Obehi Ukpebor leads product management for iQueue for Infusion Centers, delivering data science driven capacity optimization for over 700 infusion centers across the US.

Advocate Health co-CEO Jim Skogsbergh stepped down from the organization May 31. Before his departure, Becker's caught up with him to capture his takeaways and advice on seven topics core to health system CEOs — in his signature straightforward style. 

Health system CEOs are leaving behind ego-driven, top down leadership in favor of a trusting and a supportive culture to guide their organizations and transform healthcare delivery. Change is hard, but necessary, to grow.

When Advocate Health co-CEO Jim Skogsbergh began planning his departure, he knew he wanted to leave the health system better than he found it, avoid overstaying his welcome and exit at the top of his game. 

Scott Becker was a guest on BackTable, a podcast network that provides advice and insights for leaders within the healthcare industry, to discuss the evolution of healthcare media.

100% of customer respondents are satisfied with their investment and would purchase iQueue for Inpatient Flow again. LeanTaaS’ three iQueue products are all rated at over 90% by KLAS, far exceeding the industry standard.

The Change Healthcare breach disrupted services at hundreds of hospitals and physician clinics, and C-suite leaders are taking action to protect against similar future situations.

Mark Keroack, MD, president and CEO of Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health, and his wife, Ann Errichetti, MD, have created an endowed fund to support future physicians who will train at the health system.

A morning routine is specific to each individual and can help them prepare for the day ahead. For a health system CEO, that might look like waking up at 4 a.m., hitting the gym, catching up on the latest healthcare industry news, and having a big cup of coffee.

Lexington Medical Center has successfully navigated common challenges with OR block utilization, which is often present in the acute care setting.

Becker's regular series of conversations with CEOs of the nation's health systems asks leaders questions about their respective roles and the industry.

The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, which poses significant challenges for physician practices. Financial pressures in the form of rising costs, lower reimbursement rates for healthcare services and complexities navigating relationships with payers are forcing practice leaders to seek out innovative solutions.

Suzanne Delbanco, PhD, the founding CEO of hospital watchdog organization The Leapfrog Group, is dead at 56, according to a May 28 news release. 

In light of the nationwide shortage of clinicians and other allied health professionals, hospitals and health systems are struggling to staff operating rooms and are spending more money on the labor needed to deliver high-quality patient care. Healthcare leaders are looking for creative solutions to help solve these problems.

In an executive-level discussion at the Becker's 14th Annual Meeting, Xtend Healthcare CEO Mike Morris explored the increasing challenges that health systems are facing related to claim denials. 

5G technology, which is key to having a secure, highly reliable network, can be a game-changer for healthcare organizations.

Patient trust is an essential yet delicate part of healthcare, with many factors affecting just how strong that trust is.

The workforce has seen an influx of changes and trends come and go in a post-pandemic world, with more employees taking the reins and standing up for new, flexible ways to get their jobs done. One such trend catching on lately is the "unbossed culture."

While the topic of burnout among hospital CEOs is not new, there are new dynamics in play to consider as part of the discussion. Those in the role today encounter increased pressures ranging from financial to operational.

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare has experienced workforce challenges in the last few years, like most health systems did during the COVID-19 pandemic.