We rely upon history to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them. The Enron scandal and the other major corporate scandals that followed it taught us many things. Corporate boards have learned that they need to stay on their…
A nonprofit begins with an idea for a helpful cause. In researching how to start a nonprofit, founders have work to do on many fronts. Of course, founders need to understand all the basics of creating charters, bylaws and Articles…
Quality hospital and patient safety is an important priority in our nation. Often, we learn much from investigating the results of adverse events and health crises. Obviously, it’s better to be proactive in identifying potential risks and put systems and…
A board portal is a governance software solution that provides boards with a secure platform for conducting all aspects of board business. Board portals are paperless solutions that do far more than support good governance. They provide a cost-effective, efficient…
For many decades, nonprofit organizations were highly regarded as groups that worked hard for the greater good without compromising their good reputations. In recent years, that concept began to change as several nonprofits came to the attention of the media…
Nonprofit boards strive to select the best individual candidates for their boards. As talented as board members may be individually, the true strength of an effective board of directors lies in how well they work together. For this reason, it’s…
The healthcare industry is made up of many moving parts. The scope and complexity of the healthcare industry make it incredibly challenging to explain how data governance provides value. There are many different types of providers, facilities, electronic systems and…
Nearly everyone requires some type of healthcare each year. In fact, most people visit multiple healthcare providers on a regular basis either for illness, injury or preventative care. All healthcare providers need to get personal information from their patients so…
The Cadbury Report, which most succinctly described corporate governance as “the system by which businesses are directed and controlled,” was released in the United Kingdom in 1991. Good governance is an ideal that is difficult to wholly achieve; yet, it…
With a focus on holding corporations and organizations more accountable, all eyes fall on the board of directors. The enhanced focus on board duties and responsibilities brings boards back to the very basics of governance. Now, more than ever before,…
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