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Board OrientationCreating Excellence in Hospital OversightHow strategic onboarding and continuous learning drive stronger hospital board performanceNew hospital and health system trustees embrace their important roles with energy, enthusiasm and dedication, and are eager to learn how they can be effective and impactful board members.

Kathy Garrett, M.D., 2026 Chair, AHA Committee on Governance.FEATURED PERSPECTIVEA Physician’s Touch in the World of Hospital GovernanceKathy Garrett, M.D., shares her board experience and the importance of trustee voices in shaping the

Trustees philanthropy include advocacy opportunities and leadership roles showing up, opening doors shaping the vision of the board.

Aging care is the ultimate test of leadership and a better model for all.

CYBERSECURITYCybersecurity as a Clinical and Governance ImperativeA Trustee’s Guide to Cyber Resilience in Health CareBy: Ajay K.

BOARD COMPOSITION AND SELECTIONSuccession Planning: A Call for Change in Board Recruitment and Leadership DevelopmentRethinking Board RecruitmentBy Karma Bass and Maria HernandezThe health care industry is navigating unprec

Board CultureBuilding the Board Chair-CEO PartnershipSix Areas to Build a Strong RelationshipBy Pamela KnechtAs the health care landscape becomes increasingly complex, it is imperative that management and the board work well as partners to determine

By illuminating the impact of philanthropy, hospitals reinforce their identity as mission-driven organizations that exist to serve — not profit from — their communities.

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#article ul { margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 20px; } WorkforceThe Board’s Role in Cultivating Next-Generation LeadersOrganization-wide leadership development should be a board priorityBy Maria Hernandez and Karma Bass

Board SupportThe Role of Chief Governance OfficerTexas Health Resources’ Stacy Cantu discusses challenges including CEO turnover and technologyBy Sue Ellen WagnerLeading Board PracticesSue Ellen Wagner, vice president, trustee engagement and s

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See 5 major trends for trustee and health executives in 2025: patient loyalty, AI, workforce, care anywhere and health care model innovation.

Boards need to regularly evaluate their existing committee structure and be ready to adjust based on the organization’s changing governance needs.

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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.