Governance Academy
Advancing capability for the vital contribution of healthcare governance
Leveraging data insights, industry expertise and strategic partners to address contemporary healthcare issues, this program will deliver unique learning and collaboration experiences to strengthen board capability and contribution.
The Governance Academy is a Vizient Learning Academy program. The Vizient Learning Academy is a leading provider of educational development opportunities for today’s busy healthcare workforce.
Case for change
Healthcare learning experiences that advance individual and organizational performance
Healthcare governance has evolved into a challenging, highly complex endeavor. Hospital and health system boards must oversee the increasingly disruptive and nuanced dynamics associated with delivering reliable, high-quality and affordable healthcare services.
The chief executive officer (CEO) and the entire board need to be informed and aligned while continuously improving their effectiveness for the sake of physicians, clinicians, employees, patients, families and their communities.
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of board members from high performing organizations clearly recognize the importance of ongoing board education.*
*A Study of Hospital Governing Boards and Factors Associated with High Performance in US Academic Medical Centers
Board members must be committed to continuous learning and development. Who better to launch an initiative committed to governance effectiveness, industry expertise and networking than Vizient.
Beth Llewellyn
Trustee, Lawrence Memorial Health
Connect with other industry leaders
Participate in a national trustee and CEO learning network
Exclusive invitation to the governance summit
Attend the in-person Vizient Governance Summit
Active learning curriculum
Problem-solving and scenario planning around priority topics
Virtual meeting opportunities
Join quarterly virtual expert-led content and coaching calls
Curated resource and solution center
Expert developed electronic resources and insights
Enhance board effectiveness
Access a’ la carte custom coaching, consulting and retreat design
FAQ
Your questions answered
Vizient is uniquely positioned to leverage our national network and expertise to build a strong and value-add community of learning. Harnessing Vizient’s networking platform and integrating your organizational health and performance data to enhance a more customized user experience.
Review the Governance Academy fact sheet.
The subscription covers:
- Participation in a national trustee and CEO learning network to build and develop governance skills.
- Three individuals to attend one of the two in-person Vizient Trustee Summits (February 5-7, 2025 or September 29-October 1, 2025), with preferred pricing for additional attendees.
- Access to quarterly virtual expert-led content and coaching calls.
- Assessment and action plan to enhance board effectiveness.
- Curriculum incorporating problem-solving and scenario planning around priority emerging governance topics.
- Electronic resources curated by experts.
- Access to custom coaching, consulting and retreat design. Additional fees for these services are scoped on individual organizational needs.
Subscription is $17,500 per organizational board per year.
- Without a subscription, pricing for the in-person Vizient Governance Summit is $3,000 per person.
- Preferred pricing options are available for group subscriptions and summit registrations. 3 attendees are included within the subscription, and attendees in excess of 3 will be priced at $2,500 each.
To subscribe contact learningacademy@vizientinc.com.
The governance summit registration fee covers three individuals to attend one of the two annual in-person Vizient Governance Summits (February 5-7, 2025 or September 29-October 1, 2025) with preferred pricing for additional attendees. Each attendee may bring a guest. The fees cover guests to join for dinners and any activities planned for attendees of the summit. All participants are responsible for associated lodging and travel costs.
The target audience is board chairs, committee chairs and trustees with their CEOs. The sessions are constructed to meet the unique needs of seasoned trustees and those newer to their role, while also respecting the differences across various sizes and structures of organizations and boards.
There is not a limit to the number of participants that can attend from an organization.
To register use the following link: Feb 2025 Vizient Governance Summit.
Contact learningacademy@vizientinc.com to register.
Contact learningacademy@vizientinc.com to learn more.
Additional fees for these services are scoped on individual organizational needs.
Yes. You can find additional information on the Governance Academy site.
Contact learningacademy@vizientinc.com to register and learn more.
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