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Fiduciary DutiesThe Impact of Organizational Culture on CompliancePart 2 of a two-part series delving into how the board can impact organizational compliance and cultureBy Flo Di BenedettoVirtually every health care org

Fiduciary DutiesCompliance: Practical Tips for Effective Board OversightPart 1 of a two-part series delving into how the board can impact organizational compliance and cultureBy Flo Di BenedettoVirtually every health care orga

Interview participants from left to right: Ann Collins, M.D., Melissa Fitzpatrick, MSN, and Kimberly Cleveland, Ph.D.Board Composition and SelectionWhat Nurses Bring to Hospital and Health System BoardsBoard chair

Governance EffectivenessGovernance and The Three ModesCompetence in fiduciary, strategic and generative governance can boost board effectivenessBy Kara Witalis and Erica OsborneFor community health care boards to effec

Board MeetingsCreating Value as a Committee ChairKey learnings to ensure committees run effectivelyBy Kimberly McNally, MNYou’ve heard the phrase, “committees do the heavy lifting for the board,” meaning that active, engaged board committees are the engines of high-

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Sue Ellen Wagner and James Liggins, Jr., board chair, Bronson Healthcare System and 2025 Committee on Governance chair on what lies ahead for boards.

UP Health System – Portage leaders (l.

Burnout is a multifaceted syndrome encompassing three primary components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.

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.

Diversity, Equity and InclusionYes, Diversity Still MattersAHA’s Governance Survey shows room for growth for board diversityBy Karma H. BassThe rate of hospital and health system affiliations and mergers is projected to increase as organizations struggle in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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

Health Equity, Diversity and InclusionBoards Supporting Women’s HealthPrioritizing women’s health for the health care workforceBy Priya BathijaThere are many hospitals and health systems making investments in women’s health for their patients and communities.

Emerging IssuesArtificial Intelligence and the TrusteeWhat trustees should know about the impact of AI in health careBy Steve M.

Board EvaluationAvoiding Groupthink in the BoardroomStriving for excellence in board self-assessmentBy Barbara Lorsbach"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic,” management scholar Peter Drucker wrote in 1980.

Lawrence General Hospital provides high-quality care to some of the state’s most vulnerable patients by making health equity a strategic priority.