In health care, the role of an organization’s governing board has always been critical, but the requisite levels of expertise, accountability, and (in many cases) scrutiny have never been higher. Whether combating market forces and industry change or dealing with a global pandemic, a health care governing board has to be equipped to deal with whatever comes next. That starts with a robust and thoughtful on-boarding and orientation program for new board members. Industry experts share and discuss best practices for on-boarding and orienting new health care governing board members.