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FEATURED RESOURCE

2025 National Governance Report

The AHA’s 2025 National Governance Report has been released. The report provides a comprehensive picture of the state of health care governance structures and practices across the country in areas including composition, performance oversight and selection. This is an AHA-member only resource at this time.

39th AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference. February 8-11, 2026. San Antonio, Texas. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. Learn how to receive free registration by attending the Hosted Buyer Forum.

2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

Join us for dedicated governance programming in San Antonio, February 8-11. Learn how to receive free registration by attending the AHA Hosted Buyer Forum.

Boardroom Brief: The Role of the Trustee in Organizational Well-Being

Addressing health care worker burnout is essential for maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Trustees play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive work environment. This Boardroom Brief highlights the vital role that trustees can play in allocating resources and reviewing related metrics to support the overall health, well-being and engagement of the workforce.

TRUSTEE INSIGHTS SPECIAL EDITION

5 Health Care Trends That Demand the Attention of Boards and Executives

Health care stands at a pivotal moment. Rapid technological advancements, evolving patient expectations, shifting political landscapes and bold new market entrants are collectively reshaping the industry at an unprecedented pace. Click below to download this Special Edition of Trustee Insights which looks closely at the trends and forces that are defining the future of health care.

What Boards Should Know About Cybersecurity

As cybersecurity issues continue to occur more frequently, governing boards need to know what questions to ask their CEO and his/her team to ensure the hospital or health system has the necessary plan and precautions in place.

Boardroom 101: Key Strategies and Practical Tools for Orienting New Board Members

This resource from AHA Trustee Services provides information and guidance, including sample agendas and questions for board members to consider as they learn about health care, their hospital and/or health system, and board responsibilities.

Resources, Tools and Education to Foster High-Performing Hospital and Health System Boards

Strong, informed governance is vital in this rapidly changing health care landscape. This website serves as a central hub for equipping hospital and health system board members and the staff who support the board’s work with resources, education, and tools for effective governance; helping them navigate the complex healthcare landscape, improve board performance, and lead their organizations through evolving challenges like quality care, workforce shortages, and financial pressures, all to advance community health.

FEATURED PERSPECTIVE

A Physician’s Touch in the World of Hospital Governance

Kathy Garrett, M.D., shares her board experience and the importance of trustee voices in shaping the future of health care.

Kathy Garrett, M.D., the AHA’s 2026 Committee on Governance chair