The key topics that should be receiving board attention in the near term have less to do with traditional operational matters, and more to do with social and economic issues of concern to the workforce and the mission. On a recent Governing Health Podcast, Ken Kaufman and Michael W. Peregrine shared their insights about key concerns on topics that include:
- Social justice board initiatives that have developed in the wake of the George Floyd murder
- The impact of individual actions regarding equality at the CEO level
- Addressing current workforce culture and employee retention concerns
- The impact of rising inflation rates on hospitals and health systems
- Realities and expectations of today’s board members
- Forward-thinking advice for board members and directors
Additional Podcasts


Ken Kaufman on Disrupting Privilege: Conversations on Race and Health
Ken Kaufman was interviewed on the podcast “Disrupting Privilege: Conversations on Race and Health.” Ken discussed the leadership necessary for true progress in health equity, drawing lessons from how retiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians developed a succession plan for diversity.
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Rising Labor Expenses Strain Hospital Finances
In a new Hospital Finance podcast episode, Kaufman Hall SVP, Erik Swanson, discusses the results of the January 2022 National Hospital Flash Report that looks at the financial performance of hospitals.
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Meeting Behavioral Health Needs Through Partnership
Kaufman Hall managing directors Courtney Midanek and Dawn Samaris discuss how health systems are trying to play a more holistic role in meeting behavioral health needs in their communities, and how a partnership strategy can help them achieve their goals.
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