Medical professionals governing boards of health care organizations

Medical professionals governing boards of health care organizations

Medical professionals governing boards of health care organizations

Should professionals such as doctors, nurses, and administrators be included on the governing boards of health care organizations? Why or why not?

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I think professionals such as doctors, nurses, and administrators should be included on the governing boards of health care organizations.

Medical professionals are uniquely qualified to provide input into the operations of a healthcare organization. They have both a background in medicine, as well as hands-on experience with specific patients and the healthcare system at large. In fact, it’s hard to imagine who would be better suited to govern a healthcare organization than the people who have actually worked in that field for so many years.

Additionally, having professionals on the board will help ensure that the organization remains focused on its primary mission: caring for patients. Any business needs to make sure its bottom line is healthy, but an organization that helps people heal and recover from injuries can’t afford to do so at the expense of its patients’ health or comfort. Having experienced medical professionals on the board will help ensure that those priorities are well balanced.