Governance Effectiveness

How trustees and executives can build a stronger partnership by staying true to their distinct roles.
Five practices that strengthen board effectiveness and organizational performance
AHA Trustee Services, in collaboration with Board First Consulting, provides a structured and efficient way to understand board performance across core dimensions of effective governance.
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…
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…
Kathy Garrett, M.D., shares her board experience and the importance of trustee voices in shaping the future of health care.
Effective board members and leaders are linked to the hospital's board for performance and long term organizational success.
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Boards need to regularly evaluate their existing committee structure and be ready to adjust based on the organization’s changing governance needs.