Governance Resources
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We curated a library of 100’s of governance tools, templates, examples, great reads, and resources, bringing the best of what we know about effective governance together in one easy-to-use place.
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Fundamentals
5+ Resources
Way Finding
- History & purpose
- Fiduciary duties
- The board’s role – direction, policies, oversight
- The distinction between governance and management
Responsibilites
20+ Resources
Way Finding
- Quality & safety
- Community benefit
- Strategy
- Finance
- Compliance
- CEO oversight
- Advocacy
- Board performance
Organization & Structure
10+ Resources
Way Finding
- Committees & charters
- Independent private
- Public
- System
- Network
- Academic medical center
- Medical group
- Foundation / philanthropy
Mechanics
15+ Resources
Way Finding
- Meeting agenda
- Consent agenda
- Meeting packet
- Annual calendar
- Oversight dashboards
- Recruitment
- Orientation
- Executive session
Policies
20+ Resources
Way Finding
- Board polices table of contents
- 20+ policy templates
- Job descriptions
Culture & Relationships
10+ Resources
Way Finding
- CEO-Chair relationship
- Physicians on the board
- Three modes of governance
- Managing conflict on the board
- How to have effective boardroom conversations
Trends
5+ Resources
Way Finding
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Value-based care
Toolkits
5+ Resources
Way Finding
- New Board Chair Toolkit
- CEO Toolkit
- Board Liaison Toolkit
Witalis LLC is a national healthcare governance consulting firm specializing in governance design, board effectiveness, strategic planning, and board retreat facilitation for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and other healthcare provider organizations.