Becker’s is thrilled to release its “Great hospitals in America” list for 2025. These hospitals stand out for their exceptional clinical performance, unwavering focus on patient safety, and dedication to innovation, research and education. Their commitment to delivering outstanding patient…
Leadership & Management
William E. Quirk, III, a respected healthcare leader who dedicated his 40-year career to advancing the field, died on Sept. 3, 2025. Mr. Quirk spent 20 years at WTW, serving as the U.S. healthcare practice leader. After joining the firm…
Bill Mitchell, longtime administrator of what is now Merit Health Natchez (Miss.), died at home Dec. 17, according to his obituary. He was 89. Mr. Mitchell began his hospital career at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., before enrolling at Washington…
On Dec. 12, Kevin Hammons and Jason Johnson formally stepped into leadership roles at Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems as CEO and executive vice president and CFO, respectively. They took over the positions after serving in them on an interim…
Health systems are entering 2026 with a sharper focus on strategic, measured growth — a response to ongoing economic uncertainty, federal policy shifts and the rise of artificial intelligence — according to a Dec. 18 report from Kaufman Hall. This…
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Health system CEOs have seen their roles continue to evolve in 2025, as they navigate transformation, workforce pressure, financial strain and rapid technological change — often all at once. Today, those pressures require a different kind of leadership — one…
As staff members from health systems across the country continue to tackle government regulations, emerging technology, and evolving patient expectations, Becker’s asked five strategic leaders in healthcare how they lead their teams in times of transformation and uncertainty. If you…
The share of external CEO hires in the S&P 500 nearly doubled in 2025, reaching the highest level in eight years, according to a Nov. 24 report from The Conference Board. The report — developed in collaboration with executive search…
Several health systems revamped their leadership structures in 2025. What results have they seen so far? Some changes included creating new roles, eliminating others, and establishing new markets or regions with dedicated leadership teams. Many systems cited a need for…
Few areas inside a hospital hold as much potential — or as much daily frustration — as the operating room. ORs account for nearly half of a hospital’s total costs and generate a disproportionately large share of revenue, yet many…