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Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Board

Starting discussion in the boardroom about diversity and inclusion can support and accelerate board diversity efforts at health care organizations.

Case Studies

Trustee case studies.

Increasing a Board’s Strategic Competency

Health care boards that invest the time in discussing strategy can position their organization for success.

Role of the Chief Governance Officer

Trustee Articles
The recent economic crisis, coupled with weekly headlines about one company after another demonstrating poor corporate governance choices, led investors and corporate watchdogs to blame boards of directors for less than-expected company performance. These stakeholders argue that directors were asleep at the wheel and not paying close enough attention to their oversight responsibilities.

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.

The Boards Role in Digital Transformation

Facilitating digital transformation demands that boards appreciate its urgency, move past the hype and fulfill strategy at their hospital and health system via digital transformation-related needs assessment, plan execution and evaluation of results and outcomes.

Lessons from the Field: How Three AHA Member Health Systems Achieved Board Diversity

Effecting genuine change through executive leadership, board support, creativity and commitment can accelerate diversity efforts.

Roles & Responsibilities of the VP of Philanthropy

Trustee Articles
The VP of Philanthropy’s overarching responsibility is to promote philanthropic investment by donor partners in the health care organization in order to advance the mission. However, the role encompasses far more. Together with the foundation board and health care CEO, this individual works with internal and external constituencies to build a culture of philanthropy that goes beyond transactional fundraising to build lasting, fruitful relationships rooted in a shared vision.

The Importance of Governing Boards in Developing a Behavioral Health Strategy

Hospital and health system boards can play a significant role in developing and guiding behavioral health strategy and working with community partners to address unmet health needs in the community and expand access to services.

Is Your Board of Trustees Micromanaging Your CEO?

How can a board and CEO work together to lead an organization well? Consider these 10 tips for helping boards stay in their lane while fulfilling governance obligations.