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Creating Value as a Committee Chair

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

Board Legal Fiduciary Duties

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All state statutory and case law holds that directors of nonprofit, 501(c)(3), corporations must serve as stakeholder (owner) agents, acting in ways that protect and advance their interests. Legalities aside, this is the foundation of great governance. In order to fulfill this obligation, directors must discharge three legal fiduciary duties: loyalty, care and obedience.

Trustee Insights Current Edition

Trustee Insights | Current Edition is the AHA’s enhanced digital resource for hospital and health system boards and leadership. This robust ­monthly digital package includes insights and analysis on the changing dynamics in the health care field and what they mean for boards, as well as other rich resources to help achieve high-performing governance.

Trustee Insights Archive Editions

Trustee Insights I Archive includes previous editions of the AHA’s enhanced digital resource for hospital and health system boards and leadership. This robust ­monthly digital package includes insights and analysis on the changing dynamics in the health care field and what they mean for boards, as well as other rich resources to help achieve high-performing governance.

How Boards Can Encourage Philanthropy to Benefit Hospitals and Communities

Hospital and health system trustees who want to ensure the organization achieves its mission can work to put a greater focus on their organization’s philanthropic foundation.
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Recruiting for a Diverse Health Care Board

Adding diverse members to a hospital’s or health system’s board can change the board’s culture for the better.

Aging Is Not a Trend: Why Boards Must Lead in the Longevity Era

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

Leadership Giving as a Signal of Trust

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

Position Description for a Health System or Hospital Board Member [Full]

Trustee Articles
The role of the board is to govern, not manage, the organization. To that end, the board carries out four roles.
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Yes, Diversity Still Matters

Particularly in health care settings, the need for greater diversity— among clinicians, across the workforce, in leadership and in the boardroom, remains a priority we cannot ignore.