Hospital and health system CEOs face a number of decisions as they navigate their organizations through evolving industry challenges. At times, this may involve a calculated risk or an uncomfortable situation, but at their core, the decisions are designed to…
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The 2025 healthcare COO appointment trends tell a story of leadership progression, operational consolidation, and the growing integration of clinical expertise at the executive level. COOs are responsible for realizing the CEO’s vision and holding executive leaders from across the…
Burnout among health system CEOs is nothing new, but it has shifted in the past year amid industrywide uncertainties and heightened financial pressures. A May survey of CEOs across U.S. industries found that 71% experience burnout, with 7% facing it…
Health system CEOs who remain focused on access to care and thoughtfully incorporating AI into their organizations expect those core issues to continue dominating strategic discussions in 2026. But those priorities will exist in the context of HR 1, the…
In mid-July, Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health named Jeff Bross chief managed care officer. Mr. Bross joined the system from Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System, where he served as senior vice president of managed care for seven years. Bon Secours…
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The following patient safety experts are unwavering champions for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. Representing various roles across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies, they all share a common goal of keeping patients safe and satisfied. Safety…
Fred Rothstein, MD, who served as president of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center from 2003 to 2015, died Aug. 6 at age 74. Dr. Rothstein retired in 2015 after nearly 40 years with Cleveland-based University Hospitals, according to an Aug.…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kathy Van Allen, MSN, RN, administrative director of the Fetal and Neonatal Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, recognized a growing need for stronger support systems for NICU nurse leaders navigating extraordinary pressures. The NICU is…
Michael Gentry, CEO of Kettering (Ohio) Health, values hearing from all perspectives — especially from those with whom he disagrees. Since taking the helm in 2023, Mr. Gentry has led the 14-medical center, 15,000-employee system, which also operates more than…
As hospital and health system CEOs evolve alongside their organizations, so do their strategic priorities. From workforce engagement to social determinants of health, long-serving leaders are focusing more on the performance signals that matter most today. Becker’s connected with seven…