Governance and Leadership Diversity
Sue Ellen Wagner and James Liggins, Jr., board chair, Bronson Healthcare System and 2025 Committee on Governance chair on what lies ahead for boards.
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.
Lawrence General Hospital provides high-quality care to some of the state’s most vulnerable patients by making health equity a strategic priority.
Nine executives and board members interviews describing how their organizations are prioritizing diversity and health equity with actionable results.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Time is Right to Invest in Women’s Health
How Trustees can take focused action on improving the quality of women’s health care
By Priya Bathija
The World Economic Forum identified the investment in improving women’s health as vital to creating a “…
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…
Three trustee leaders answer questions about advancing board diversity and how governance may evolve in an ever-changing health care environment.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Health Equity Crosses All Board Responsibilities
Proactive Steps to Take to Ensure Health Equity Remains a Key Focus
By Linda Summers
COVID-19 exposed truths that were buried below the many competing challenges of the health care industry.
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.
Health Equity
Boards Must Address Equity Competencies
Health leaders’ attention, connection and empathy will help guide difficult conversations
By Maria Hernandez, Dora Barilla and Karma H.