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#article ul { margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 20px } GovernanceWhen the Future Finally Arrives: Governing Health Care in 2050The Governance Choices Today That Will Define Health Care TomorrowBy Kara WitalisBoards are planning for 2026, but what about 2050?

GovernanceVeteran Health Care Leader Reflects on Her Experience With BoardsMichelle Hood draws on four decades of leadership to explore how effective governance, trust, and board engagement shape resilient health care organizations in a rapidly changing environmentHealth care governance boards exist in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and missi

Board OrientationCreating Excellence in Hospital OversightHow strategic onboarding and continuous learning drive stronger hospital board performanceNew hospital and health system trustees embrace their important roles with energy, enthusiasm and dedication, and are eager to learn how they can be effective and impactful board members.

Kathy Garrett, M.D., shares her board experience and the importance of trustee voices in shaping the future of health care.

Trustees philanthropy include advocacy opportunities and leadership roles showing up, opening doors shaping the vision of the board.

Aging care is the ultimate test of leadership and a better model for all.

CYBERSECURITYCybersecurity as a Clinical and Governance ImperativeA Trustee’s Guide to Cyber Resilience in Health CareBy: Ajay K.

BOARD COMPOSITION AND SELECTIONSuccession Planning: A Call for Change in Board Recruitment and Leadership DevelopmentRethinking Board RecruitmentBy Karma Bass and Maria HernandezThe health care industry is navigating unprec

Board CultureBuilding the Board Chair-CEO PartnershipSix Areas to Build a Strong RelationshipBy Pamela KnechtAs the health care landscape becomes increasingly complex, it is imperative that management and the board work well as partners to determine

By illuminating the impact of philanthropy, hospitals reinforce their identity as mission-driven organizations that exist to serve — not profit from — their communities.

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#article ul { margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 20px; } WorkforceThe Board’s Role in Cultivating Next-Generation LeadersOrganization-wide leadership development should be a board priorityBy Maria Hernandez and Karma Bass

Board SupportThe Role of Chief Governance OfficerTexas Health Resources’ Stacy Cantu discusses challenges including CEO turnover and technologyBy Sue Ellen WagnerLeading Board PracticesSue Ellen Wagner, vice president, trustee engagement and s

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#article ul { margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 20px } InnovationRecalibrating ‘Systemness’ in a New Technology Era of Health CareHow health systems can cultivate ecosystem strategy as a gateway to growthBy Yianni DourosAs the health care industry progresses into the

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See 5 major trends for trustee and health executives in 2025: patient loyalty, AI, workforce, care anywhere and health care model innovation.

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

.secondHed { font-size: 1.3em; color: #9D2235; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 25px; } Transforming GovernanceFuture-ready BoardsTransforming practices for mission-critical successBy Karma Bass<