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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.

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,

Board Composition & Selection The New BoardThink: In Search of Cognitive Diversity Accelerating Board Innovation and Performance via Cognitive Diversity By Jena Abernathy Boards are becoming more diverse — both in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Understanding a board’s aptitude and ability to advance health equity should be a key element of board strategy.

Through leadership and board support, Children’s Minnesota is making DEI efforts a strategic priority.

The AHA has partnered with UnidosUS and the National Urban League to create a program that matches member hospitals with community leaders to increase diverse representation on hospital and health system boards.

Open discussion, continued engagement and genuine effort can support meaningful and sustainable change for board diversity efforts.

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

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

Focusing on specific strategies and practices will support diverse recruitment on health care boards.

Adding diverse members to a hospital’s or health system’s board can change the board’s culture for the better.