Governance Institute January 8, 2023
Board chairs are typically community volunteers (only a small number of non-profit board members get paid)1 with experience gained by serving on hospital committees or boards for a few years or more. The learning curve to become an effective and knowledgeable board member takes a couple of years and requires a commitment to learn the healthcare industry. Further, it takes a while for new board members to be discovered, vetted, become committed to serving on the board, and approved to join the board. Therefore, board chairs need to find
quick solutions to improve the strength of the board. With the current challenges facing healthcare organizations, a strong board is needed to survive these difficult and challenging times.
A few of the...