Governance and Leadership Diversity
COVID-19 has served as a wake-up call to the inequities experienced by underserved and historically marginalized populations.
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.
Baystate Health CEO Mark Keroack discusses how health care boards can play an essential role in diversity strategies.
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.
Trustee case studies.
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.