title: Building effective boards by focusing on the system.
abstract: Seasoned board members from two dynamic health systems--Centura Health and Crozer-Keystone Health System--point to the CEO's commitment to the system and its mission as the critical element in keeping the board focused.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kauffman
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: O'Rourke
mesh_terms: D016542:Chief Executive Officers, Hospital; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States