Empower your board to drive performance
Healthcare leaders are operating in a more complex environment, from shifting reimbursement to workforce pressure and rising expectations for performance. Boards need more than oversight. They need access to timely insight and relevant peer perspective to guide decisions with confidence.
We bring together your organizational context with national data, expert guidance, and peer input to help boards make informed, strategic decisions.
Peer collaboration
Learn from your peers
Connect with healthcare executives and trustees across the country to share perspective, discuss emerging challenges, and learn from proven approaches.
Peer exchange expands what boards can see and apply. By learning from organizations facing similar issues, trustees gain practical insight that supports more informed strategic decisions.
Expert-designed curriculum
Focus on the decisions that matter most
Structured education focuses on priority topics, with expert-led sessions designed to support discussion, scenario planning, and decision-making.
Ongoing access to subject matter experts helps boards stay current on key issues and apply relevant insight in real time.
Customized board experiences
Support your board’s specific priorities
Tailored coaching, consulting, and retreat design align board development to your organization’s strategic priorities.
These experiences help translate strategy into focused board engagement, supporting more consistent and effective governance.
GOVERNANCE TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY
Streamline board operations with BoardEffect
Through our partnership with Diligent, Vizient offers preferred pricing on BoardEffect, a secure board management platform that simplifies meeting preparation, centralizes governance documents, and supports collaboration among board members and leadership. BoardEffect helps organizations streamline governance processes, strengthen board engagement, and stay focused on strategic priorities.
What's included
Support for more effective governance
Access to the governance summits
Up to three attendees join an annual summit featuring expert perspectives and peer discussion with healthcare executives and trustees.
Ongoing virtual education
Quarterly expert-led sessions and coaching calls keep boards informed on emerging issues and evolving industry dynamics.
Curated insights and resources
Access a library of governance-focused resources and data-informed insights to support more informed board discussions and decisions.
Targeted governance support
Assess board effectiveness and align development through tailored guidance, including action planning, coaching, and retreat support.
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Strengthen your board’s effectiveness
Connect with our team to see how the Governance Academy helps boards make more informed decisions and support organizational performance.
Frequently asked questions
Program details, structure, and what to expect from Governance Academy.
Vizient Governance Academy combines governance education, peer networking, and Vizient's healthcare expertise to support more effective board leadership. Through our national network, members gain access to shared learning experiences, practical insights, and resources tailored to their organization's priorities.
Annual membership is $18,000 per organizational board for Vizient Member Networks members and $25,000 for organizations that are not Member Networks members.
Membership includes registration for three attendees at one Vizient Governance Summit per year. Additional attendees and nonmembers may register for Summits at the applicable annual registration rates.
Membership provides access to education, resources, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen board effectiveness, including:
- Peer learning and networking: Participation in a national network of trustees and CEOs to share insights and governance best practices.
- In-person Summits: Registration for three attendees at one Vizient Governance Summit annually, with preferred pricing for additional attendees.
- Virtual learning: Quarterly expert-led educational sessions and coaching opportunities.
- Board assessment: Tools and resources to assess board effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Governance education: Practical learning focused on emerging governance topics, problem-solving, and scenario planning.
- Digital resources: Access to curated governance tools and educational materials.
Additional services: Customized board coaching, consulting, and retreat design are available for an additional fee based on organizational needs.