Governance Effectiveness

The full AHA 2025 National Governance Report is now available. The report provides a comprehensive picture of the state of health care governance structures and practices across the country in areas including composition, performance oversight and selection. This resource is free to AHA member…
In part two of this conversation on patient safety and AI, Randy Fagin, M.D., chief quality officer at HCA Healthcare, shares how one of the nation’s largest health systems is putting AI into practice
Stacy Cantu, vice president, chief governance officer and corporate secretary for Texas Health Resources, discusses the role of a chief governance officer, challenges they may face and best practices for hospitals and health systems seeking to develop this role
Maximize value by recognizing sustainability opportunities and risks, acting as long-term stewards, and informing strategy with priority impact areas.
CFO-led finance teams bolster sustainability by defining outcomes, tracking progress, analyzing carbon pricing, and assessing risks for environmental stewardship.
COOs can drive sustainability by empowering teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and promoting innovative solutions across the organization.
CEOs integrate sustainability in hospitals, recognizing its mission impact. Transformational change fosters a culture of environmental stewardship nationwide
Empowered sustainability teams lead decarbonization, foster collaboration, share expertise, and celebrate environmental stewardship across organizations.
This guide supports hospital leaders seeking to make their organization more environmentally sustainable through actionable strategies and resources.