Following the merger of Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Orange, Calif.-based Children's Hospital of Orange County to form Rady Children's Health, the three-hospital system's co-CEOs, Kimberly Cripe and Patrick Frias, MD, are ready to hit the ground running as a dynamic duo.

Amy Perry's first 100 days as Banner Health CEO involved a great deal of listening to employees, with a focus on the organization's vision.

SSM Health has named Paige Bass and David Hartenbach, MD, to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1.

Two researchers from Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham hospitals have received national honors.

Here are the days, weeks and months selected for raising awareness of or recognizing healthcare conditions and workers.

Crystal Arthur, MD, has a one-word goal for 2025: communicate.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, the largest hospital in New Jersey, has gone through a significant transformation over the last seven years.

Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health marked a significant milestone when it acquired its first out-of-state facility, Blount Memorial Hospital, a 304-bed facility in Maryville, Tenn., in early December. 

Erik Wexler has begun his tenure as the new president and CEO of Renton, Wash.-based Providence by articulating his vision of the path ahead for the 51-hospital health system.

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare increased revenue 16% from fiscal year 2023 to 2024 under the leadership of Joon Lee, MD, without mergers or acquisitions. Instead, Dr. Lee and his team grew services, increased efficiencies and improved collections.

Robert Quinn, MD, president of the El Camino Health Medical Network, a network of community-based clinics that is part of Mountain View, Calif.-based El Camino Health, died unexpectedly on Dec. 22 at age 63, according to a LinkedIn post from the health system.

Flint, Mich.-based Insight Health System acquired Coldwater (Mich.) Regional Hospital from Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica on Dec. 1, 2024, after signing a definitive agreement in September.

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University on Dec. 20 established a presidential search committee after its board of directors tabled a motion in October to appoint a new leader.

Effective patient engagement in today's healthcare environment requires the seamless integration of data-backed insights into current workflows. Becker's Healthcare recently spoke with Howard Bright, CTO of patient engagement at RevSpring, about how health systems can leverage data to drive meaningful, long-term success in patient engagement efforts.

Healthcare learning is entering a transformative era, driven by cutting-edge technologies and innovative platforms that are reshaping education and training. At the same time, the healthcare sector is also evolving rapidly, with the demands of a diverse workforce, advancements in technology, and an ever-present focus on improving patient outcomes.

The change in leadership in Washington raises endless questions about its impact — on government, on society in general, and for healthcare policy and public health in particular. 

When Joon Lee, MD, took over as CEO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare in July 2023, he identified the workforce as a major area for improvement. He wanted to reduce reliance on contract labor and improve employee turnover rates.

Here are five hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

Thomas Morris, MD, former president and CEO of New York City-based Presbyterian Hospital, now known as NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, died Dec. 28 at age 91, according to his obituary.

Patient experience outranked staff well-being and health equity as the top-of-mind concern for leaders going into the new year.