Agility has climbed the charts of corporate values over the last half-decade, with the pandemic pushing it to the top of traits espoused by organizational leaders across all industries. Pivots gained currency.
Leadership & Management
After securing the key battleground states, Donald Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected the 47th president of the United States.
Thirteen healthcare organizations in Mississippi formed a new collaborative that will advocate for members and improve healthcare in the state, according to a report from Super Talk Mississippi Media.
CVS Health has named Prem Shah as group president and Steve Nelson as the president of Aetna, effective Nov. 6. Both will report to CVS President and CEO David Joyner.
In creating new C-suite roles within healthcare, hospitals and health systems have cited reasons as varied as seeing new opportunities for growth or finding gaps in coverage as their motivation.
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CEOs who ascend from entry-level positions to the top role, known as "CEO lifers," offer distinct advantages and risks to organizations, according to an Oct. 27 report from the Financial Times.
While Debbie Streier has been with Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health for 24 years, she was new to the staff when she became regional president and CEO of Avera Marshall (Minn.) Regional Medical Center in 2021.
The healthcare sector is grappling with unprecedented staffing challenges, clinician burnout and retention issues. By leveraging data-driven insights, automation and innovative tools, hospitals and health systems can address immediate staffing gaps while also fostering a more sustainable and resilient workforce.
The timing and approach to filling hospital and health system CEO positions vary widely across organizations and individuals.
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has transitioned to a new governance model, creating the OSF Healthcare Ministries.