title: The board's role in organizational finance.
abstract: Health care reform will result in significant changes in reimbursement with much greater emphasis put on primary care, home care, and other types of non-acute care. The changes in reimbursement will necessitate significant changes in organizational structure and operations. It is essential board members keep current in their knowledge of health care finance so they can execute their responsibilities for the financial health of the organization. The board must ensure that the budget is aligned with the organization's financial objectives and monitor the financial performance. It is essential the chief nursing officer (CNO) contributes to the board's understanding of the financial health of the organization. The board of trustees will more effectively execute their financial responsibilities with the input of nurse trustees and the CNO.
authors.affiliation: info@www.bestonboard.org
authors.forename: Connie R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Curran
mesh_terms: D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D006075:Governing Board; D018166:Health Care Reform; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms