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We want to know what our members are doing!
Such as:

  • What works and what doesn’t in governance today?
  • How are boards structured and how do they apply governance practices in real life?
  • What innovative practices or processes have members implemented that should be shared and developed?

What do we do with the results?

Member responses are tabulated and included in a report that is emailed to members and available to download on our Web site. Often we conduct research polls on specific topics for the purposes of inclusion in an upcoming white paper or other publication, to enhance the value of our coverage on certain issues.

There is no comparison to learning what truly works in practice, not just in theory.

We conduct six research polls per year, covering general governance practices and current issues. Twice per year, we conduct an “Odds & Ends” poll, comprised of member questions that we gather throughout the year. Do you have a question about a particular issue that is pressing your board and would like to know what other boards are doing? Let us know!

We want to know what our members are doing!
Such as:

  • What works and what doesn’t in governance today?
  • How are boards structured and how do they apply governance practices in real life?
  • What innovative practices or processes have members implemented that should be shared and developed?

What do we do with the results?

Member responses are tabulated and included in a report that is emailed to members and available to download on our Web site. Often we conduct research polls on specific topics for the purposes of inclusion in an upcoming white paper or other publication, to enhance the value of our coverage on certain issues.

There is no comparison to learning what truly works in practice, not just in theory.

We conduct six research polls per year, covering general governance practices and current issues. Twice per year, we conduct an “Odds & Ends” poll, comprised of member questions that we gather throughout the year. Do you have a question about a particular issue that is pressing your board and would like to know what other boards are doing? Let us know!
  

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 Biennial Surveys

Every two years, The Governance Institute surveys not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide on governance structures and recommended practices in the fiduciary duties and core responsibilities. It is the largest survey of its kind in the industry.

The surveys include:

  • Board composition and structure
  • Management participation on the board
  • Board meetings, including content and frequency
  • Board member compensation
  • Board education
  • Allocation of decision making responsibilities between system boards and subsidiary boards

Respondents are also asked to indicate whether they follow a list of recommended governance practices and rate their board’s performance on each. The practices reflect a consensus of governance experts and apply across the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience, as well as the six core responsibilities: financial oversight, quality oversight, setting strategic direction, board self-assessment and development, management oversight, and advocacy. The resulting report reveals trends in governance structure, activities, and performance, providing valuable information as to where governance is now and where it should be going in the future.

Every two years, The Governance Institute surveys not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide on governance structures and recommended practices in the fiduciary duties and core responsibilities. It is the largest survey of its kind in the industry.

The surveys include:

  • Board composition and structure
  • Management participation on the board
  • Board meetings, including content and frequency
  • Board member compensation
  • Board education
  • Allocation of decision making responsibilities between system boards and subsidiary boards

Respondents are also asked to indicate whether they follow a list of recommended governance practices and rate their board’s performance on each. The practices reflect a consensus of governance experts and apply across the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience, as well as the six core responsibilities: financial oversight, quality oversight, setting strategic direction, board self-assessment and development, management oversight, and advocacy. The resulting report reveals trends in governance structure, activities, and performance, providing valuable information as to where governance is now and where it should be going in the future.
  

 Hospital & Healthcare System Reports