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.
International Hospital Federation CEO Ron Lavater describes tools to grow sustainably
This article delves into the indispensable role of the governance committee and how it can supercharge a board’s overall performance, with a spotlight on the journey of one hospital striving for excellence.
Community governance is more critical today than ever before considering recent, often fast-moving trends and changes in the U.S. health care market. Nonprofit hospitals and health systems that double down on strong community governance not only have increased likelihood of staying true to their…
Jamie Orlikoff, national adviser on governance to the AHA, helps demystify the types of boards and their differences
The executive session provides an important venue for maintaining board independence and protecting confidentiality as the governing body carries out its fiduciary duties.
Although various studies show that boards with a more diverse membership offer a greater array of unique solutions and strategies, and typically outpace those with a less diverse body in regard to organizational growth, profitability and sustainability, reports continue to highlight that hospital…
As we begin a new year, Sue Ellen Wagner looks at what lies ahead with Greg Bentz, 2023 Committee on Governance (COG) Chair.