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How strategic insight, humility and diverse perspectives define the next generation of board leadership

Strategies and guidance for board decision-making, oversight and accountability across clinical and operational environments

Five ways to harness the committee’s potential and safeguard the mission in challenging times

GOVERNANCEAdvancing Women's Health Is a Win-WinHospitals and health systems play a powerful role in women’s health, and trustees have an opportunity to drive real changeBy Priya BathijaConsumers are seeking greater value for their health care out-of-pocket costs.

TRANSFORMING GOVERNANCEModel of Care Redesign: What Every Trustee Should KnowTrustee oversight in a time of turbulenceBy Maureen P.

Boards are planning for 2026, but what about 2050? The decades ahead promise profound change. Widening social and economic divides, demographic shifts, technological advances and rising consumer expectations will reshape nearly every aspect of our lives. Health care will be among the systems most deeply affected. No one knows exactly what health care will look like 25 years from now. What is becoming clear, however, is that the current system is not designed to meet the demands ahead. The U.S. now spends roughly $5 trillion a year on health care, outpacing every other nation in per-person spending. But by even the most basic measures, the U.S. performs poorly compared to other wealthy nations, ranking near the bottom on life expectancy, infant mortality and preventable deaths.

GovernanceVeteran Health Care Leader Reflects on Her Experience With BoardsMichelle Hood draws on four decades of leadership to explore how effective governance, trust, and board engagement shape resilient health care organizations in a rapidly changing environmentHealth care governance boards exist in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and missi

How strategic onboarding and continuous learning drive stronger hospital board performance

Kathy Garrett, M.D., shares her board experience and the importance of trustee voices in shaping the future of health care.

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.

What health care trustees should know and do to ensure their organizations are resilient, responsive and ready to protect their mission in the face of cyber threats.

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

The board chair-CEO pairs who reported having the most positive working relationships were intentional about how and when they communicated with each other, the board, committees and key executives.

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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Inattention to leadership development has come at a time when health care has grown even more complex with the expanding use of data and technology.

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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#article ul { margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 20px } InnovationRecalibrating ‘Systemness’ in a New Technology Era of Health CareHow health systems can cultivate ecosystem strategy as a gateway to growthBy Yianni DourosAs the health care industry progresses into the