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Trustee Insights Archive Editions

Trustee Insights I Archive includes previous editions of the AHA’s enhanced digital resource for hospital and health system boards and leadership. This robust ­monthly digital package includes insights and analysis on the changing dynamics in the health care field and what they mean for boards, as well as other rich resources to help achieve high-performing governance.

Health Care Board Orientation

In this health care 101 course, you will learn how to better navigate your own system/organization, gain a general comprehension of the language of health care (and its many acronyms), and get an overview on the health care landscape.

Sample Committee Charter

Trustee Articles
This is a sample committee charter: people and culture committee.

Health Systems Making Suicide Prevention a Priority

AFSP’s Christine Moutier and Maggie Mortali discuss programs and tools that support health care workers.

Lighting the Way on Board Integration

Tori Bayless is CEO of Luminis Health based in Annapolis, Md. Tim Adelman is Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Luminis Health. In this interview, they explain how the integration of two major health systems resulted in stronger governance.

The Foundation Board's Role in Strategic Planning

Trustee Articles
Setting strategic direction is a basic governance role of the foundation board. The board is responsible for determining the mission, vision and values that are the bedrock of the organization’s strategic framework. The board represents stakeholder interests, so it serves a valuable role in sharing community perspectives and expectations to guide planning. The board must ensure the organization’s goals position it to fulfill the organizational mission and to advance its vision.

Understanding the Board of Trustees’ Role

Many organizations, including the American Hospital Association, offer resources and publications on corporate governance.

Making Executive Sessions Work

A four-part executive session meeting model can lead to effective governance.