This instance provides an introduction to the structure and dynamics of nonprofit hospital administration in the U.S. A hospital CEO two years into her position is grappling with the way to make her board a governing body that is more powerful. The competitive standing of the hospital was eroding due in part to opposition to recruiting new doctors into the service area by its independent medical staff.
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In addition, some of the physicians had started freestanding diagnostic and treatment facilities that reduced hospital earnings. But the board was unwilling to take on this problem. At the same time, the CEO believed that too much board focus was spent second guessing her new hires and other operational choices that she felt were her responsibility.
PUBLICATION DATE: May 01, 2009 PRODUCT #: PH9006-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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