Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Health Equity, Diversity and InclusionBoards Supporting Women’s HealthPrioritizing women’s health for the health care workforceBy Priya BathijaThere are many hospitals and health systems making investments in women’s health for their patients and communities.
Trustees are in a unique leadership position for overseeing a health equity strategy for their hospitals and health systems.
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…
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.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Digging into data to address maternal health challenges
Analytics can guide trustees in identifying deficiencies and prioritizing actions to improve outcomes
By Priya Bathija
Last place.
Incorporating health equity into strategy represents a new undertaking for some health care leaders — one that requires a shift in thinking and taking action in such core areas as culture, structure, functions and incentives.
I recently spoke with William (Bill) Menner about some of the challenges that hospital and health system boards are experiencing.
Understanding a board’s aptitude and ability to advance health equity should be a key element of board strategy.
Addressing misconceptions that stymie efforts to recruit for greater board diversity.