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Philanthropy can serve as the catalyst for hospital and health systems’ transformation.

Fiduciary DutiesThe Impact of Organizational Culture on CompliancePart 2 of a two-part series delving into how the board can impact organizational compliance and cultureBy Flo Di BenedettoVirtually every health care org

Fiduciary DutiesCompliance: Practical Tips for Effective Board OversightPart 1 of a two-part series delving into how the board can impact organizational compliance and cultureBy Flo Di BenedettoVirtually every health care orga

Interview participants from left to right: Ann Collins, M.D., Melissa Fitzpatrick, MSN, and Kimberly Cleveland, Ph.D.Board Composition and SelectionWhat Nurses Bring to Hospital and Health System BoardsBoard chair

Governance EffectivenessGovernance and The Three ModesCompetence in fiduciary, strategic and generative governance can boost board effectivenessBy Kara Witalis and Erica OsborneFor community health care boards to effec

Boards need to regularly evaluate their existing committee structure and be ready to adjust based on the organization’s changing governance needs.

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Sue Ellen Wagner and James Liggins, Jr., board chair, Bronson Healthcare System and 2025 Committee on Governance chair on what lies ahead for boards.

Orienting the board of trustees on quality and patient safety is an essential aspect of the Culture of Safety.

Burnout is a multifaceted syndrome encompassing three primary components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.

Tori Bayless is CEO of Luminis Health based in Annapolis, Md. Tim Adelman is Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Luminis Health. In this interview, they explain how the integration of two major health systems resulted in stronger governance.

A four-part executive session meeting model can lead to effective governance.

Health Equity, Diversity and InclusionBoards Supporting Women’s HealthPrioritizing women’s health for the health care workforceBy Priya BathijaThere are many hospitals and health systems making investments in women’s health for their patients and communities.

The establishment of an organizational partnership with AI, as well as specific health care applications in the clinical arena and operations support.

In today’s environment it is particularly important for boards to take the time to discuss difficult issues, challenge assumptions and refuse to rely on groupthink when confronting strategic opportunities, financial challenges and quality oversight. To do this effectively, trust, candor, differing points of view and self-reflection are essential — assets no board can do without.

Lawrence General Hospital provides high-quality care to some of the state’s most vulnerable patients by making health equity a strategic priority.

Given how philanthropy deployment can significantly influence a health care organization’s ability to invest in future opportunities and outcomes, organizations should pursue alignment between strategy and philanthropy.

Board StructureSubsidiary Boards: “e pluribus unum?”How subsidiary boards can contribute to one, effective systemBy Jamie OrlikoffAccording to the 2024 AHA Hospital Statistics, at least 67% of all U.S.