Trustee Articles

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…
How strategic onboarding and continuous learning drive stronger hospital board performance
Kathy Garrett, M.D., shares her board experience and the importance of trustee voices in shaping the future of health care.
Trustees philanthropy include advocacy opportunities and leadership roles showing up, opening doors shaping the vision of the board.
What health care trustees should know and do to ensure their organizations are resilient, responsive and ready to protect their mission in the face of cyber threats.
BOARD COMPOSITION AND SELECTIONSuccession Planning: A Call for Change in Board Recruitment and Leadership DevelopmentRethinking Board RecruitmentBy Karma Bass and Maria HernandezThe health care industry is navigating unprec
By illuminating the impact of philanthropy, hospitals reinforce their identity as mission-driven organizations that exist to serve — not profit from — their communities.