As hospitals across the U.S. continue to grapple with financial challenges, cuts and even closures, the toll on rural communities has also increased. In 2025 alone, Becker’s has reported on 21 hospital closures. The effects of these closures can move…
Leadership & Management
The Citrus County Hospital Board, which owns the property of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, is preparing to dissolve, Citrus County Chronicle reported Oct. 17. Here are five things to know: 1. The decision follows the conclusion of a…
Percival Kane Jr. began serving as senior vice president and chief of operations at Washington, D.C.-based Children’s National Hospital in September, and he brought more than 20 years of healthcare operations experience to his role. Prior to joining Children’s National,…
More than half of healthcare executives plan to leave their roles within the next three years, according to a report from LHH, an executive search firm. Here are six more things to know from two 2025 surveys: one from LHH,…
Rural hospitals across the U.S. continue to face mounting financial pressures, and Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope is no stranger to these struggles. The 48-bed acute care hospital, which was purchased for $200,000 by Hope-based Pafford Health Systems…
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We all know clinicians see safety and quality as part of their professional duty. They carry the responsibility to deliver the best care possible, to avoid harm, and to give their patients the best possible experience. Yet in practice, clinicians…
While financial return on investment is critical for ensuring sustainability, prioritizing “mission ROI” can help health systems overcome key challenges in healthcare, according to an op-ed written by two Meritus Health leaders and a public health expert published in MedPage…
The Trump administration is reversing scores of CDC layoffs after many employees were mistakenly terminated Oct. 10 through a procedural error, federal health officials told The New York Times On Oct. 10 — day 10 of the federal government shutdown…
“No margin, no mission” is a familiar refrain in healthcare — and for good reason. Leaders devoted to serving their communities know that strong finances are essential to realizing their mission. Yet today, many health systems are grappling with steep…
While the share of women in CEO and CFO roles has risen steadily over the past decade, the growth rate in healthcare has lagged behind other industries, according to a report from executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates. The percentage…