Effective Boards Drive Stronger Health Care Organizations
SullivanCotter partners with boards to govern with clarity—integrating talent oversight, compensation governance, informed decision-making, and strategic perspectives to support organizational performance.
Board Responsibilities are Broader & More Visible Than Ever
Not-for-profit boards are operating in an environment defined by financial pressure, workforce disruption, evolving technology adoption, and heightened regulatory and reputational scrutiny.
Without disciplined governance and oversight practices and decision-making, boards may encounter unclear roles, inconsistent committee structures, misaligned performance reporting, and board–management tension. The result can be reduced effectiveness at precisely the time when informed strategic vision is most critical.
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Integrated Governance & Oversight for a Complex Environment
Boards partner with SullivanCotter to bring structure, clarity, and alignment to their full fiduciary responsibilities. We help boards strengthen governance design while also supporting executive compensation oversight, workforce strategy alignment, operating model evaluation, and performance accountability.
Recognizing board members as a critical workforce within the organization, SullivanCotter brings deep expertise across governance, human capital strategy, compensation, and organizational performance. Our integrated perspective enables boards to evaluate whether leadership structures, workforce investments, and incentive programs are aligned with strategic objectives, financial sustainability, and long-term performance.
Purpose-built for the not-for-profit sector, our advisory services ensure governance remains connected to strategy, risk oversight, and the effective deployment of the workforce.
How We Help
SullivanCotter supports boards with a range of services to help board members and leaders drive workforce and organizational performance.
Ensure organizational structure and leadership roles are aligned with strategic priorities to support effective governance and execution.
Provide boards with visibility into how organizational structure and roles support accountability, performance, and effective execution.
Strengthen board governance structures and practices to enhance oversight, accountability, and informed decision-making.
Support boards in designing executive compensation programs that align pay with performance, organizational priorities, and regulatory expectations.
Develop executive incentives and goals that reinforce operating and strategic priorities.
Strengthen CEO and executive succession planning to ensure continuity, readiness, and long-term stability.
Support boards in overseeing major organizational changes by ensuring alignment, clear accountability, and effective execution.
Insight Spotlight
Rethinking Board Compensation in Complex Health Systems
As governance responsibilities expand and boards are expected to provide deeper oversight across performance, risk, and workforce strategy, some not-for-profit health systems are considering board compensation as a strategic tool—not as a default practice, but as a way to attract and retain highly skilled directors in environments with broad operational scope and complex risk profiles. Dig deeper into the considerations as this trend is emerging.
Read the Governance Insight
Related Capabilities Boards Often Seek
Boards frequently seek advisory support in areas where governance intersects with compensation, performance, and leadership oversight, including:
Corporate Governance
Design, develop, and strengthen governance frameworks that clarify board and management roles, enhance oversight structures, and improve board effectiveness across evolving regulatory and strategic demands.
Compensation Design & Total Rewards
Support competitive, defensible executive and physician compensation strategies
aligned with governance standards and organizational priorities.
Performance Analytics & Advisory Services
Deliver benchmarking and performance insight across quality, operational, financial, and workforce metrics to support informed board oversight.
Leadership Succession & Development
Strengthen CEO and executive compensation planning to ensure continuity, readiness, and long-term stability.
“The board plays a critical role in overseeing executive leadership and business strategy, including CEO selection, performance, succession, and alignment of compensation and leadership structures.”
Kathy Hastings, Managing Director, SullivanCotter
Pulse on the Industry
Stay current with SullivanCotter research and thought leadership on corporate governance practices, executive and physician compensation oversight, human capital governance, risk mitigation, and emerging issues shaping board agendas.
Let’s Architect Your Solution
Ready to enhance governance design, strengthen compensation oversight, and support effective board leadership? SullivanCotter brings integrated expertise across governance, workforce strategy, and performance accountability to help boards fulfill their responsibilities with confidence.
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