Health system C-suites are approaching a pivotal inflection point. By 2030, leaders will be navigating an environment defined by persistent margin pressure, workforce scarcity, accelerating digital transformation and a decisive shift toward value-based care. The traditional executive playbook, built around…
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Effective communication is the backbone of high-quality health care. Whether between clinicians and patients or among interdisciplinary teams, the ability to exchange information clearly, empathetically and efficiently can determine the success of diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes. In recent years,…
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…
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…
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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…
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…