title: Boards played defining role.
authors.affiliation: Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Damore
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Wald
mesh_terms: D003249:Constitution and Bylaws; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006075:Governing Board; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008824:Michigan; D017008:Negotiating