Trustee Articles
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Board members must offer crucial guidance and establish managerial accountability, and in doing so, play a key role in influencing care delivery.
The AHA triennial survey of health care boards reveals the exponential growth in the number of boards that provide cash compensation to their members.
AHA Cybersecurity expert John Riggi discusses what trustees should know about their organization’s cyberthreat plan
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.