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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.

Orienting the board of trustees on quality and patient safety is an essential aspect of the Culture of Safety.

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

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.

This article delves into the indispensable role of the governance committee and how it can supercharge a board’s overall performance, with a spotlight on the journey of one hospital striving for excellence.

Why health care organizations should consider adding nurses to their boards.

Board CultureBringing the Voices of Kids into the BoardroomSchonay Barnett-Jones shares professional and personal experience in advocating for children’s healthBy Aisha SyedaInterviewChildren in the U.S. are experiencing a wide array of serious challenges, from mental health conditions, to poverty, to obesity and abuse.

Board DevelopmentWonder, Wander and Round IntentionallyFour leaders speak to how rounding provides valuable insightBy Todd Linden"Not all those who wander are lost.” — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

QualityExample Experience ScorecardAdapted from “The Board’s Role in Health Care Experience,” by Laura Orr and Katie Owens (Trustee Insights, Dec. 2023).

QualityThe Board’s Role in Health Care ExperienceTrustees have an opportunity to elevate their organization’s outcomes and performanceBy Laura Orr and Katie OwensIt is a pivotal time for our industry to assure the well-being and sustainability of health care organizations.

The AHA triennial survey of health care boards reveals the exponential growth in the number of boards that provide cash compensation to their members.

Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Awareness is a Board Responsibility AHA Cybersecurity expert John Riggi discusses what trustees should know about their organization’s cyberthreat plan By Nikhil Baviskar Interview The frequency and severity of cyber-attacks on hospitals continues to mount as hackers become more

Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Importance of Indian Health Care Services Trustee Tony Davis provides unique perspective on the state of Indian Health Services By Sue Ellen Wagner Interview Sue Ellen Wagner, vice president, trustee engagement and strategy at the American Hospital Association,

Quality You Have the Quality and Safety Report. Now What?  Quality and Safety expert Dr.

Board Culture Get Active in Preventing Board Chair Burnout Start with a well-defined role, delegation and limits on expectations By Jamie Orlikoff First reported among frontline care givers in the emergency department and ICU, pandemic-related burnout spread to impact nearly everyone in t

New positions are being created in and outside of health care that are dedicated to the care and management of boards. These positions report to the office of the president and often have a dual-reporting relationship to the chief executive and another member of senior management, such as the chief of staff.

A board that engages 100% of its membership results in effective governance.

Although various studies show that boards with a more diverse membership offer a greater array of unique solutions and strategies, and typically outpace those with a less diverse body in regard to organizational growth, profitability and sustainability, reports continue to highlight that hospital boards are slow in meeting their diversity goals.

One of the strongest predictors of health system performance is the quality of governance that shapes its response in an unstable environment.

Transforming Governance High Impact Governance Challenges Conventions New thinking can take leadership of boards much further By Barbara Lorsbach In the last few decades, hospital and health system boards of trustees have transitioned from fulfilling basic fiduciary responsibilities to focusing on strategic thinking