2025 Reimagining the Healthcare Board Agenda

Drawing on insights from our conversations with healthcare directors and leaders, we highlight six key issues to keep in mind as boards consider and carry out their 2025 agendas:

• Geopolitical and Economic Shifts: The board should closely monitor how management is preparing for changes in healthcare policy, trade agreements, private or public reimbursements, and regulatory environments.
• Generative AI (GenAI) Strategy: Understanding the company's GenAI strategy and related risks is crucial.
• Data Governance and Cybersecurity: Given the sensitive nature of healthcare data, the board should ensure that data governance and cybersecurity frameworks are robust and up-to-date.
• Financial Health: With many health systems facing margin constraints, the importance of strategic financial management has reached an all-time height.
• CEO Succession and Talent Development: The board should develop a robust pipeline of internal and external candidates and maintain a strong focus on talent development throughout the organization.
• Board Composition and Risk Oversight: The board should revisit its composition and risk oversight responsibilities to help ensure alignment with the company's strategic needs.