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Trustee magazine
Trustee is the only magazine in the health care field written specifically for the directors of hospitals and health care systems. The magazine examines trends in health care delivery and illustrates collaborative programs and initiatives designed to improve the quality of life in communities. In a recent survey of readers, 83 percent of respondents named Trustee as their primary source of health care information.
Center for Healthcare Governance
Governance Toolbox
An integrated and comprehensive toolkit for improving a board's performance and contributions has been developed exclusively for the Center by Dennis D. Pointer, a prominent expert in healthcare governance.
Trustee Workbooks
These educational inserts in Trustee Magazine are published quarterly and are a members-only resource of the Center.
Center Monographs
Members of the Center for Healthcare Governance receive four monographs per year, on topics of current interest to governing boards. The monographs cover emerging issues and trends, and ways in which leading organizations are addressing them.
National Association of Corporate Directors
Directors Monthly
This 28-page monthly newsletter includes articles, columns, and news items relevant to board members and senior executives.
Frequently Asked Questions in Corporate Governance
NACD posts recent questions asked by its members, along with brief answers and links to current resources.
NACD Publications
Browse reports, surveys, and handbooks available for purchase through the NACD website.
Jeffrey A. Alexander, PhD
"Governance and Community Benefit: Are Nonprofit Hospitals Good Candidates for Sarbanes-Oxley Type Reforms?" Alexander JA, Young GJ, Weiner BJ, Hearld LR.
Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Health Policy, Politics and Law.
"A Taxonomic Analysis of Hospital Governing Board Roles." Lee SD, Alexander JA. Manuscript accepted for publication in Health Services Research.
"Does Governance Matter? Board Configuration and Performance in Not-for-Profit Hospitals." Alexander JA, Lee SY. Milbank Quarterly 2006 84(4): 733-64.
"The Effects of Leadership and Governance Processes on Member Participation in Community Health Coalitions." Metzger ME, Alexander JA, Weiner BJ. Health Education and Behavior 2005 32(4): 455-73.
Nancy M. Kane, DBA
"Hospital Board Dynamics: The Five Questions." Kane NM, Rivenson HL, Clark J. Trustee 2007 60(9): 18-22.
“Exploring the Relationship Between Inpatient Hospital Costs and Quality of Care.” Siegrist RB, Kane NM. American Journal of Managed Care 2003 9 Special Issue 1: SP34-SP49.
“The Medicare Cost Report and the Limits of Hospital Accountability: Improving Financial Accounting Data.” Kane NM, Magnus SA. Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law 2001 26(1):81-105.
Lawrence D. Prybil, MA, PhD
“Nursing Involvement in Hospital Governance.” Prybil LD. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 2007 22(1):1-3.
“Size, Composition, and Culture of High-Performing Hospital Boards.” Prybil LD. American Journal of Medical Quality 2006 21(4):224-9.
“Final Report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Accreditation.” Leatt P, Grady R, Begun JW, Prybil LD, et al. Journal of Health Administration Education 2004 21(2):121-66.
“Challenges and Opportunities Facing Health Administration Practice and Education.” Prybil L. Journal of Healthcare Management 2003 48(4): 223-31.
Bryan Weiner, PhD
"Governance and Community Benefit: Are Nonprofit Hospitals Good Candidates for Sarbanes-Oxley Type Reforms?" Alexander JA, Young GJ, Weiner BJ, Hearld LR.
Manuscript accepted for publication | Jounal of Health Policy, Politics and Law
“The Effects of Leadership and Governance Processes on Member Participation in Community Health Coalitions.” Metzger ME, Alexander JA, Weiner, BJ. Health Education and Behavior 2005 32(4):455-73.
“Communities and Hospitals: Social Capital, Community Accountability, and Service Provision in U.S. Community Hospitals.” Lee SD, Chen WL, Weiner BJ. Health Services Research 2004 39(5):1487-1508.