“Access to care” emerged as a top healthcare C-suite buzzword heading into 2025. While much of the conversation has focused on coverage, affordability and capacity, hospital and health system leaders told Becker’s the industry often overlooks the more human elements:…
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Earlier this year, a survey of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies conducted by Fortune and Deloitte found CEOs increasingly pessimistic about the global economy amid new tariffs and tightening financial conditions. The survey, conducted in April after President Donald Trump…
As Chip Kahn, president and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals, prepares to step down at the end of 2025 after 24 years in leadership, he is sounding the alarm on several complex but consequential policy shifts reshaping the…
The Joint Commission has selected Arjun Srinivasan, MD, to serve as deputy chief medical officer; he will lead initiatives to improve quality and safety. Dr. Srinivasan is a physician-scientist with more than 25 years of experience in public health and…
“Trust starts with truth and ends with truth.” —Santosh Kalwar, author Today, healthcare institutions are not only responsible for advancing the well-being of patients and employees, but also for ensuring trust and transparency within their care networks. In recent years,…
At Becker’s 2025 CEO + CFO Roundtable, the message from the nation’s top health system executives was clear: transformation is no longer optional — it’s an expectation. Across keynotes and panels, leaders spoke candidly about navigating a volatile environment defined…
Chief transformation officers are the catalysts for lasting change within their organizations. Armed with sharp problem-solving abilities and visionary leadership, these executives define the goals, direction and execution of transformative initiatives that reshape healthcare from the inside out. Some focus…
The healthcare industry is buzzing with the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, amid the hype, a major sticking point is often overlooked: the integrity of the data feeding these new technologies. In an industry…
As healthcare organizations navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny and mounting administrative burdens, Joint Commission is spearheading an evolution in accreditation and certification. At Becker’s 31st Annual Meeting The Business & Operations of ASCs, Ken Grubbs, DNP, RN, executive vice president, accreditation…
Ask a Revenue Cycle Leader is a new series featuring insights from health system and hospital revenue cycle executives nationwide. Becker’s poses questions on the most pressing issues — from payer relations and automation to workforce and patient experience. We…