title: The power of empowerment.
abstract: Several years ago, when "Community General Hospital" became part of "Big State Health System," its board of trustees became a "subsidiary operating board." Big State's Board now holds final authority over budget, strategic plans, CEO selection and board appointments.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bader
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007857:Leadership; D011209:Power, Psychological; D014481:United States