Governance Terms & Tools

Karma Bass

Karma Bass

The Governance Complexities of Large Health Systems

By Karma H. Bass, MPH, FACHE, Managing Principal, Via Healthcare Consulting Over the past 10 to 15 years, many health

Karma Bass

Karma Bass

Board-Led Strategic Planning

Discover how we integrate effective change management strategies that not only enhance but also advance your organization's goals.
Karma Bass

Karma Bass

Boardroom Dynamics: Embracing Constructive Disagreement in the Boardroom  

Explore strategies for improving healthcare governance and boardroom dynamics. Learn about strategic disagreement, leadership accountability, and enhancing governance effectiveness.
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ViaHCC Team

ViaHCC Team

Effective Board Meetings for Healthcare Boards | From Frustration to Focus in Three Easy Steps

If you want to maximize your board's time, we can help. This quick article lays the foundation to highly effective
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Kara Witalis

Kara Witalis

How the Three Modes of Governance can Support Better Boardroom Discussion

Improving effectiveness as a governing board member requires understanding the distinct modes of governance and how each can enhance board

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Erica Osborne

Erica Osborne

How to Have Board-led Strategic Conversations

Strategic conversations are an essential part of the work of a governing board. Understanding how to have these conversations takes

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Brad Clarke

Brad Clarke

Understanding Consent Agenda: A Strategic Tool for Efficient Board Meetings

In the realm of nonprofit and healthcare governance, maximizing the efficiency of board meetings is crucial. A well-implemented consent agenda

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Erica Osborne

Erica Osborne

Avoiding the Weeds: Optimizing Board Focus for Effective Healthcare Governance

Understanding the difference between governance and management and implementing a few key practices can help boards avoid getting bogged down

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Karma Bass

Karma Bass

What Comes After the Governing Board Self-Assessment? Action!

Best practices in governance effectiveness call for governing boards to conduct a self-assessment at least annually to evaluate their performance.

Karma Bass

Karma Bass

Board Self-Assessment Webinar for Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts

We were so grateful to have been invited by the Washington State Hospital Association and Association of Washington Public Hospital

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