Trustee Magazine Articles
Suicide Prevention
How Boards Can Support Suicide Prevention Initiatives
Hartford HealthCare’s Marissa Sicley-Rogers and Jennifer Ferrand discuss their Zero Suicide Initiative
boards must become more involved in the oversight of the financial turnaround of their organizations than they did in past periods of lessor financial challenge. This may involve a board monitoring levels of detail that would have previously been inappropriate. But, when a hospital or system is…
Proper hiring of people at all levels needs to be done with a focus on succession planning. Hiring should not be done in a vacuum and must weigh the short- and long-term departmental and broader organizational needs. Leaders need to surround themselves with others whose skills complement their own…
The purpose of diverse board composition is to actively bring a broad variety of personal and professional experiences along with divergent viewpoints into the board room dynamic.
Many organizations, including the American Hospital Association, offer resources and publications on corporate governance.
Behavioral Health
Why Boards Should Focus on Suicide Prevention
Addressing challenges and priorities through the trustee role
By Sue Ellen Wagner
I recently spoke with Cathy Frank, M.D., chair of Henry Ford Health’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services, to learn about how…
Physician Strategy
It’s Time to Rethink Your Board’s Physician Strategy
Catching up to disruptive market forces
by Charles A. Peck, M.D., and Alexander M.
Physician Engagement
A Governance Model to Get Physicians on Board
Creating a healthier work environment
by Kevin Manemann and Karma H.
How can a board and CEO work together to lead an organization well? Consider these 10 tips for helping boards stay in their lane while fulfilling governance obligations.
Board Succession PlanningLeadership Succession as a Strategic Imperative4 keys to ensure a smooth transition to a new board chairBy Laura S. OrrBoard leadership succession planning is a critical aspect of effective governance.