How board room decisions impact healthcare delivery

Laura Pedulli | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

Quality of care for heart attacks and other conditions is determined in large part by decisions made in a hospital’s board room, according to a story in The New York Times.

Studies show that hospital boards can improve quality and can make decisions associated with reduced mortality rates. They also can set expectations for a culture of high performance. However, not all boards succeed at leveraging their power.

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In Hospitals, Board Rooms Are as Important as Operating Rooms

Laura Pedulli

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