Universität zu Köln

Kuntz, L., Pulm, J. and Wittland, M. (2014). Hospital Governance and the Structure of German Hospital Supervisory Boards. Gesundheitswesen, 76 (6). S. 392 - 399. STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG. ISSN 1439-4421

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Abstract

Aim of the Study: When thinking about corporate governance frequently the supervisory board comes to mind. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the participation of single professions in the supervisory board and hospital financial performance. Methods: Based on governance codes, relevant professions that should be part of the supervisory board are identified. With the help of a multiple regression, the relationship between the fractions of these professions in the supervisory board and the return on assets in the year 2009 is examined. The sample consists of 182 hospitals. Results: The study shows that participation of physicians in the supervisory board is related to a higher return on assets. Furthermore, the association between the fractions of nurses and politicians and hospitals financial performance is negative. Conclusion: The composition of the supervisory board has a significant effect on hospital performance; it is an important issue for hospital owners. The present study identifies only one positive relationship between the involvement of physicians and financial performance. Other professions could be relevant in achieving other objectives. Further studies are necessary to analyse the effects on other dimensions of hospital performance, e.g., on quality.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Kuntz, L. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Pulm, J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wittland, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-436532
DOI:	10.1055/s-0033-1355341
Journal or Publication Title:	Gesundheitswesen
Volume:	76
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 392 - 399
Date:	2014
Publisher:	GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
Place of Publication:	STUTTGART
ISSN:	1439-4421
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language HEALTH-CARE GOVERNANCE Multiple languages Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/43653