Trustee Magazine Articles
Quality Oversight
Trustees Play Major Role in Addressing Substance Use Crisis
Board oversight of quality improvement and patient safety has been shown to correlate with improved patient outcomes
By Richard Bottner, Karla Hardesty, Korrey Klei
Board Responsibilities
The Important Role of Trustee Advocacy
Four Executive Leaders Discuss Their Advocacy Agendas
By Kara Witalis and Linda Summers
Although there is no doubt that the past three years have put enormous strains on health care provider organizations, the reality is that the…
The core mission of health systems is at risk of disintermediation and commoditization by health plans, private equity, retail and big tech
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Health Equity Crosses All Board Responsibilities
Proactive Steps to Take to Ensure Health Equity Remains a Key Focus
By Linda Summers
COVID-19 exposed truths that were buried below the many competing challenges of the health care industry.
Transforming Governance
Demystifying and Optimizing the Executive Session
Executive Sessions can Enhance and Strengthen Board Culture
By Laura S.
As we begin a new year, Sue Ellen Wagner looks at what lies ahead with Greg Bentz, 2023 Committee on Governance (COG) Chair.
Philanthropy is a high-ROI revenue generator compared with patient care revenue and delivers about a 4:1 return with a mature program.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Digging into data to address maternal health challenges
Analytics can guide trustees in identifying deficiencies and prioritizing actions to improve outcomes
By Priya Bathija
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Board Composition & Selection
Data Reveal Characteristics Shared by Successful CEOs
Choosing your next CEO using Objective Data
By Kenneth R. Cohen
Sixteen percent of hospital CEOs left their roles in 2021 according to a report from the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Doctor shortages
Where Have All the Doctors Gone?
Health Systems Must Learn to Better Compete for Physician Talent to Confront an Existential Threat
By Chris Smedley, Semyon Shtulberg and Andy Ziskind
The effects of phy