The Strategic Value of Healthcare Volunteers
Published July 18, 2026
What if your volunteers stopped showing up? Houston Goodwin, CEO of Better Impact, joins Stacy Palmer to discuss how healthcare organizations can better leverage volunteer programs to improve patient experience, support staff, and make the case for greater investment. Learn how volunteer leaders can measure impact, tell their story with data, and position volunteerism as a strategic arm of healthcare.
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