Practical Matters Becoming a visionary board Forward-thinking boards prepare for and embrace the changes ahead June 11, 2018 Mary K. Totten No Comments Trustees' focus should be on the challenges, issues and opportunities ahead.Read More
AHA Voices Our last issue of Trustee And the next step on our digital journey June 11, 2018 Maryjane Wurth No Comments Trustee magazine’s rich content, workbooks and perspectives will live on as part of an enhanced, bimonthly Trustee Insights.Read More
Viewpoint Are hospital boards paying enough attention to strategic planning? Health systems can take lessons from publicly traded companies May 14, 2018 Paul H. Keckley No Comments Effective public company boards expect members to be educated on key issues and trends.Read More
Memo From the Committee on Governance Leadership Summit to feature governance track Trustees can gain practical ideas to enhance their knowledge and performance May 14, 2018 David Hyman, D.D.S. No Comments Make plans to join the American Hospital Association for a July meeting in San Diego.Read More
Practical Matters Overcoming 10 barriers to effective governance Take action now to bolster board strength for the road ahead May 14, 2018 Debra Stock No Comments Boards can't expect strong, consistent performance from their members if they don't properly equip them for their roles.Read More
Workbook Trustee reappointment A disciplined board reappointment process is a key vehicle for ensuring governance excellence April 9, 2018 Mary K. Totten and Pamela R. Knecht No Comments Boards that take a rubber-stamp approach to member reappointment may be missing an important opportunity to support governance excellence.Read More
Practical Matters CEO succession as a strategic imperative Use a 3-phase process to ace a leadership transition April 9, 2018 Paul Kirincic and Karma H. Bass No Comments Looking at CEO succession planning as a key activity in strategic planning is a way for boards to address the critical role that the CEO plays in an organization’s success.Read More
Memo From the Committee on Governance Introducing the new AHA.org The site is mobile-friendly and includes a slew of new features March 12, 2018 David Hyman, D.D.S. No Comments The website also is home to the American Hospital Association's Trustee Services.Read More
AHA Voices Enhancing our trustee offerings We're taking the next step on our digital journey March 12, 2018 Maryjane Wurth No Comments Trustee's rich content, workbooks and perspectives will live on as part of an enhanced quarterly Trustee Insights.Read More
Viewpoint Health, hope and healing — for all Health system revamps its mission and vision statements to better represent the heart of the organization March 12, 2018 Eugene A. Woods No Comments As with any journey, there are always opportunities to re-evaluate your destination and the route you’ve mapped to arrive there.Read More