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Priority issues for hospital boards.

E George Middleton
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Governing a hospital or healthcare system is a difficult and demanding job. If done properly, the organization can operate well. If the board is inept or incompetent, the organization will suffer. In this article I discuss those functions of board governance that I think are among the most important, along with some recommendations for implementing them.

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Decision Making, OrganizationalFinancial AuditGoverning BoardGuideline AdherenceHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability ActHospital CostsHospitals, VoluntaryLobbyingOrganizational ObjectivesPhysician ExecutivesProfessional CompetenceQuality Assurance, Health CareRisk ManagementSafety ManagementSalaries and Fringe BenefitsSocial ResponsibilityTax ExemptionUnited StatesJournal Article

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E George Middleton. 2005. Priority issues for hospital boards.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15966534/

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