Strong Rural Hospitals Start with Strong Board Leadership
Serving on a rural hospital board is both an honor and a significant responsibility. Today’s healthcare environment requires board members to understand complex operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic issues that directly impact the future of their hospitals and communities.
BoardTRAX for Healthcare Leadership was created to help rural hospital board members build the knowledge and confidence needed to lead effectively.
Developed through a collaboration between ICAHN and an experienced rural hospital CEO with more than 30 years of leadership, BoardTRAX is a fully online, self-paced program designed specifically for rural healthcare governance. The program provides practical education tailored to the realities of rural hospitals and the unique role board members serve within their organizations and communities.
Modules may be completed individually or used as part of a group learning experience. Each module includes printable learning objectives and discussion guides to support engagement and conversation.
The program guides participants through the following topics.
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Basics of Board Membership
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Critical Access Hospital 101
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Selection and Evaluation of the CEO
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Hospital Finance
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The Board's Role in Compliance
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The Board's Role in Quality
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Other Important Board Roles
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Swing Bed v. Skilled Nursing
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Rural Health Clinics
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Understanding 3408
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Length of Access
Participants receive 12 months of access to BoardTRAX from the date of purchase. Extension requests may be considered by ICAHN on a case-by-case basis.
Accessing the Program
BoardTRAX for Healthcare Leadership Instructions for First-Time Access
Using the Program
Contact Us
Kathy Hull, MT(ASCP), MHA
CHNA and New Services Coordinator
217-430-7645
Designed by Rural Leadership for Rural Boards
BoardTRAX was built specifically for rural hospitals by leaders who understand the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities unique to rural healthcare governance.
