Trustee Articles
Diversity, Equity and InclusionYes, Diversity Still MattersAHA’s Governance Survey shows room for growth for board diversityBy Karma H. BassThe rate of hospital and health system affiliations and mergers is projected to increase as organizations struggle in the aftermath of COVID-19.
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.
Transforming GovernanceThe “Aha!” Moment to Unlocking Governance ExcellenceBoards serve as a strategic asset for high-performing organizationsBy Todd Linden with Mark KaufmanIn health care governance, there exists a pivotal moment — an “Aha!” revelation when
Board Composition and selectionGetting Nurses on Board(s)Why health care organizations should consider adding nurses to their boardsBy Kimberly Cleveland, Pam Rudisill, Anthony Vander Horst and Laurie BensonIn 2021, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine released
Board CultureBringing the Voices of Kids into the BoardroomSchonay Barnett-Jones shares professional and personal experience in advocating for children’s healthBy Aisha SyedaInterviewChildren in the U.S. are experiencing a wide array of serious challenges, from mental health conditions, to poverty…
Board DevelopmentWonder, Wander and Round IntentionallyFour leaders speak to how rounding provides valuable insightBy Todd Linden"Not all those who wander are lost.” — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
QualityExample Experience ScorecardAdapted from “The Board’s Role in Health Care Experience,” by Laura Orr and Katie Owens (Trustee Insights, Dec. 2023).
QualityThe Board’s Role in Health Care ExperienceTrustees have an opportunity to elevate their organization’s outcomes and performanceBy Laura Orr and Katie OwensIt is a pivotal time for our industry to assure the well-being and sustainability of health care organizations.
transforming GovernanceBoard Compensation: The Emerging New NormalWhat to make of the increase in boards that compensate their membersBy Jamie OrlikoffShould board members of not-for-profit, charitable hospitals and health systems be compensated?
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Awareness is a Board Responsibility
AHA Cybersecurity expert John Riggi discusses what trustees should know about their organization’s cyberthreat plan
By Nikhil Baviskar
Interview
The frequency and severity of cyber-attacks on hospitals continues to mount as…