It is a tumultuous period in healthcare and particularly in perioperative care and anesthesiology. Demand for care is increasing while the supply of labor is decreasing.

Anthony Fauci, MD, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden and the nation's top infectious disease expert, has tested positive for COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said June 15. 

Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a digital care delivery leader, has named Dr. Carrie Nelson as its new Chief Medical Officer.

The Biden administration is planning to unveil a plan for the next pandemic as soon as this month, Bloomberg reported June 14. 

Sandra Powell-Elliott serves as the vice president of life sciences and innovation at Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health. 

Jim Zuran serves as the vice president of revenue cycle operations and client services at HealthRise Solutions, a revenue cycle management company.

The American Medical Association voted Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, its president-elect June 14.  

The transition to value-based care is putting costly acute care under a magnifying glass. Of the $3.8 trillion spent annually on healthcare in the U.S., an astonishing $1.9 trillion is dedicated to acute episodes of care, yet only $200 billion of acute care spend — or about 10 percent of it — goes to activities covered under value-based care agreements.

Below are five hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

Former energy trader billionaire John Arnold of Texas is funding a push back against big hospital monopolies, The Wall Street Journal reported June 11.

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, N.J., promoted five leaders to new roles.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System said June 10 that William Jackson Jr., MD, is stepping away from the helm, and a search is underway for his successor.

While the advice given in the book Lean In helped push women to change their habits, research shows that more structural change is needed before the playing field between men and women is leveled, Bloomberg reported June 3.

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker's since June 3.

In the wake of recent shootings, healthcare executives are calling for gun safety and changes to address gun violence.

In a recent round of appointments from California's Gov. Gavin Newsom, one Dignity Health executive earned a spot on a state board.

CEOs of modern companies should focus on people and culture, act boldly and look after their own wellbeing, according to a June 3 McKinsey report.

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Gender disparities continue to exist across the U.S. workforce. However, female executives at four Ohio hospitals have been able to break down barriers and lead by example at their organizations, the Tribune Chronicle reported June 5.

TriHealth has named a new COO, and two of the health system's hospital presidents will take on expanded leadership responsibilities.