Transforming Governance

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is dedicated to transforming health care governance through the work of its Trustee Services.

See 5 major trends for trustee and health executives in 2025: patient loyalty, AI, workforce, care anywhere and health care model innovation.
Effective boards must go beyond traditional oversight to navigate the increasing complexity of health care.
International Hospital Federation CEO Ron Lavater describes tools to grow sustainably.
How the governance committee can supercharge a board’s overall performance, with a spotlight on the journey of one hospital striving for excellence.
Forward-thinking governance can lead to a renewed focus on nonprofit hospitals’ mission.
Shifting to a human-centric mindset is critical to shaping a sustainable model for the future.
The executive session is a venue for maintaining board independence and protecting confidentiality as the board manages its fiduciary duties.
Hospital boards with a diverse membership offer a greater array of unique solutions and strategies, but boards aren't meeting their diversity goals.
As we begin a new year, Sue Ellen Wagner looks at what lies ahead with Greg Bentz, 2023 Committee on Governance (COG) Chair.