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,…
Leadership & Management
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…
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…
Building resilient leadership is more crucial than ever as health systems face a steady accumulation of financial pressures, workforce challenges, and regulatory and policy uncertainty. Several CEOs told Becker’s the most important investments their organizations are making to strengthen their…
The CEOs of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospitals include several leaders who have held the role for a decade. The 10 Honor Roll hospitals were featured as part of an annual evaluation of pediatric hospitals by…
The CFOs leading US News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025-26 Honor Roll are an experienced group, with each having served in their role since at least 2023 — including two with tenures spanning more than a decade and…