Becker’s is proud to recognize 50 chief digital officers who are driving digital transformation in hospitals and health systems nationwide in 2025. As digital efforts become a top priority in healthcare, these visionary leaders are taking the reins by leading…
Leadership & Management
Blending lessons from baking and the classroom, Terry McDonnell, DNP, RN, senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System, brings a unique and human-centered approach to executive leadership. Prior to entering healthcare, Dr. McDonnell…
Nearly 6 in 10 U.S. physician leaders are interested in becoming CEOs, according to a June 27 McKinsey article. The findings come from McKinsey’s 2025 physician leadership survey, which gathered responses from 296 U.S. physician leaders between March 14 and…
American medicine is facing an epidemic of physician burnout that threatens the overall quality of healthcare. Unhappy clinicians are bad for patients and for business, leading to an estimated $5 billion in losses annually due to turnover, reduced clinical hours…
As federal lawmakers continue to debate major reforms to Medicaid spending, entrepreneur Mark Cuban is proposing what he believes is “the best way to reduce the cost of Medicaid.” In a June 26 post on X, the billionaire and co-founder…
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While proposed Medicaid cuts have become a frequent topic in healthcare, the broader implications for a country where healthcare comprises 20% of the economy are less often discussed, according to Tim Bricker, president of CommonSpirit Health’s central region. The effects…
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and…
The Republican-led Senate kicked off a vote-a-rama on June 30 after it voted 51-49 in a procedural vote on June 28 to advance the President Donald Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The revised 940-page version of the bill was…
The chief financial officers featured on this list are leading the financial strategy and operations for hospitals and health systems across the nation. These accomplished leaders play a pivotal role in driving strategic planning, overseeing expansions and guiding joint ventures.…
Health systems cannot afford to wait on innovation, according to Cliff Robertson, MD, president and CEO of Saint Francis Health System. While industries such as retail, banking and air travel have undergone digital transformations, healthcare has been slower to adapt,…