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Dr. Charles M. Ewell interviews Barry S. Bader to learn what characteristics help make a strong foundation for an executive committee, how the committee can operate beyond its core functions, and why a consent agenda is a vital tool for the committee. Mr. Bader and Dr. Ewell also discuss the presence of the CEO and/or physicians on the executive committee and whether their presence is harmful or helpful to the committee.
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Dr. Charles M. Ewell interviews Thomas C. Dolan, Ph.D., FACHE, CAE about new skills CEOs must demonstrate in today’s industry, such as knowledge of quality and patient safety and information technology. They also discuss the CEO's changing relationship with the medical staff and community and the changes Dolan predicts we will see in CEO performance in the next 5–15 years. More Info
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In this interview, Robert C. Louthian III, differentiates advocacy and lobbying and discusses the board’s role in effectively executing these activities. He also provides his expertise on establishing a successful advocacy strategy. More Info
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Dr. Charles M. Ewell interviews Dr. Brian D. Wong, co-founder of The Bedside Project, LLC, about the role of the medical staff and board in quality oversight. They discuss how the medical staff should monitor and positively influence the quality of care given and the ultimate responsibility that rests with the board. More Info
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Dr. Charles M. Ewell and Emily Friedman, independent health policy and ethics analyst, discuss inflation in the cost of healthcare, the erosion of insurance, and the skepticism that is being evinced about some non-profit healthcare organizations.
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Dr. Charles Ewell interviews Nathan S. Kaufman, to discuss big changes facing independent physicians and what it might mean for hospitals and boards in the near future. Mr. Kaufman covers the cost of employing physicians, major factors that cause stress and strain on independent physicians across the country, and predicts how hospitals and physician employment will look ten years from now. More Info
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In this video, David LeMoine talks about the audit committee, a general description of the duties and responsibilities and how it is changing these days. Of special interest is David’s work in developing one of the first internal auditing systems to support excellence in non-profit hospitals and healthcare systems. He has worked with more than 100 audit committees and healthcare organizations.
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This 8-minute video discusses physician competition/conflict of interest and the controversial issue of physicians serving on the board. More Info
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This video focuses on a fresh perspective on bond ratings and governance. Lisa Goldstein, a senior vice president for Moody’s Investors Services, and responsible for a team of thirteen analysts studying bond ratings on over 550 not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. Lisa has also authored several of Moody’s special publications relating to the healthcare industry and impacts on bond ratings. She is, as well, a member of the board of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. More Info
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This video focuses on board and hospital transparency and particularly the Phoebe Putney Health System’s remarkable experiences in the last few years. Guest, Joel Wernick, president and CEO of that system in Albany, Georgia, discusses how Phoebe Putney has doubled its employee ranks to nearly 4,000 people and it is the region’s largest employer, with annual net revenues of about $400 million. More Info
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