What if you could walk into every hospital board meeting and finally understand the language of technology—no jargon, no confusion, no wasted time?

Tech Terms for Trustees delivers the practical, plain-English guide that trustees and executives have needed for years. In an age where digital health, data security, and AI are changing how hospitals operate, this book clears the fog and gives you the confidence to lead. You’ll learn the concepts that matter, why they matter, and how to ask the questions that keep your institution ahead of the curve.

No hype. No filler. Just the key terms, case examples, and concise explanations you need to move from passive listener to active decision-maker.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• What APIs, EHRs, interoperability, and ambient clinical intelligence really mean

• The practical impact of cybersecurity, analytics, and automation on hospital strategy

• Why understanding data—how it’s used, protected, and shared—matters for every board decision

• The difference between buzzwords and the critical building blocks of tomorrow’s hospital

• How to navigate conversations about technology without feeling lost or left behind

• Fast-reference chapters built for busy professionals, with real hospital examples

• A clear path to better questions, sharper oversight, and more effective governance

• No-fluff definitions, written for clarity and real boardroom use

• The core digital trends shaping healthcare today and in the years ahead

• A field guide to the conversations that will define your next meeting

You’ll move past the surface and into the mechanics: how new terms relate to the actual challenges and risks hospitals face, and how trustees can play a more confident, informed role in every technology conversation.

This is not a book for tech insiders. It’s built for trustees, executives, and leaders who want to see through the buzzwords and make decisions that last.

Who is this book for?

• Hospital trustees and executives who want clarity, not complexity

• Board members facing digital transformation, cybersecurity, or analytics decisions

• Leaders who value operational insight over trends and fads

• Anyone preparing for a healthcare board meeting in the digital age

In Tech Terms for Trustees, Ron Galloway applies decades of research and boardroom experience to deliver a focused, actionable guide. The goal is not just understanding—but leverage. You’ll leave equipped to spot issues, ask better questions, and set strategy with confidence.

You’ll take away:

• Core digital healthcare concepts in fast, field-ready language

• An ability to cut through jargon and focus on the real boardroom risks and opportunities

• More effective participation in every technology conversation

This is not just another glossary. It’s a guide for trustees who want to lead their hospitals—clear, to the point, and ready for what comes next.

Tech Terms for Trustees is part of the Clear and to the Point series: books for busy leaders who want insight that works the first time and stands up to real scrutiny.