Trustee Articles
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…
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…
Quality and Safety expert Dr. Elizabeth Mort shares how trustees can positively affect quality care from the boardroom
To prevent board chair burnout, start with a well-defined role, delegation and limits on expectations.
New positions are being created in and outside of health care that are dedicated to the care and management of boards. These positions report to the office of the president and often have a dual-reporting relationship to the chief executive and another member of senior management, such as the chief…
A board that engages 100% of its membership results in effective governance.
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…
One of the strongest predictors of health system performance is the quality of governance that shapes its response in an unstable environment.
New thinking can take leadership of boards much further