Most of the top-earning executives at some of the nation’s largest for-profit healthcare organizations saw their overall compensation packages increase in 2024, according to proxy statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Total compensation can include base salary, bonuses,…
Leadership & Management
The New York State Legislature has approved a restructuring of the board governing Nassau University Medical Center, a public safety-net hospital based in East Meadow, N.Y., Newsday reported. On May 7, the State Senate and State Assembly approved budget bill…
The CDC has ended its healthcare infection control practices advisory committee to comply with President Donald Trump’s “continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy” executive order, a spokesperson for HHS confirmed in a May 8 statement shared with Becker’s. The…
Amid a flurry of recent developments surrounding disruptions to federally funded biomedical research, it has been difficult to estimate the full scope of the cuts. A new analysis adds some clarity, finding that the Trump administration terminated $1.81 billion in…
Time released its second annual Time100 Health list May 8, highlighting the 100 most influential individuals in health. Five things to know: 1. For the list, Time reporters and editors, with guidance of David Agus, MD, and Arianna Huffington, consulted…
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Cleveland-based MetroHealth has refuted claims made in a lawsuit filed by Airica Steed, EdD, RN, who was terminated as president and CEO of the health system in August 2024. Ten things to know: 1. In February 2025, Dr. Steed filed…
President Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, MD, as the next surgeon general after withdrawing nominee Janette Nesheiwat, MD, CBS News reported May 7. Along with being a physician, Dr. Means is a technology entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling…
A clear definition of effective management is helping Cleveland-based University Hospitals drive performance improvement across its 21 hospitals, according to the system’s chief quality and clinical transformation officer. Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, pointed to research by Stanford University economist Nick…
Optimizing operating room (OR) efficiency is a persistent challenge for health systems, many of which are hamstrung by outdated block management practices and lack of real-time data and insights. During a March Becker’s Hospital Review webinar sponsored by LeanTaaS, Kevin…
In late March, Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System’s board of trustees voted to keep the system independent after it shared plans in February to find a potential partner or sell amid financial challenges. The board’s decision to remain independent came…