Dave Griffin, 81, credits an integrated, value-based care system with helping him overcome several health hurdles over 50 years, including long-term diabetes and a recent intestinal blockage. In contrast, he recalled a period 20 years ago when he briefly moved…
Leadership & Management
Building on conversations both on and off-stage at healthcare technology conferences these past few months, I’m energized and encouraged by the evolving role technology plays across so many aspects of health care. Conversations with colleagues and peers have revolved around…
The American Medical Group Association has urged the Senate to reject a June 16 Senate Finance Committee drafted bill that could slash nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and cut protections for Medicare Part B reimbursements. “The Senate Finance Committee’s draft…
A CDC official who oversaw the agency’s Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network, known as RESP-NET, has resigned, citing concerns about how the data will be used to inform vaccine policy, according to CBS News. Fiona Havers, MD, departed her role…
Nicholas Manning, CEO of HCA Healthcare’s West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho, has died at age 46, the hospital confirmed in statements shared with Becker’s. Mr. Manning was found dead in a hotel room in Baltimore, but the cause…
The top priority for Dipen Parekh, MD, in his new role as CEO of the University of Miami Health System is to uphold the golden rule of medicine: do no harm. As a practicing urologic oncologist and director of the…
A coalition of universities, medical centers and other research institutions have pitched proposals on new funding models for how the federal government covers indirect costs that support research projects. Five notes: 1. The proposals were developed by the Joint Associations…
It’s no surprise that inappropriate care decisions can negatively impact patients, but they also place a strain on the entire health care system. At a time when the demand for health care providers and services exceed the current supply, it’s critical to…
Becker’s is proud to recognize 209+ women presidents and CEOs leading hospitals and health systems across the nation. These inspiring leaders are champions of expanding care access, advancing equity and inclusion, and driving meaningful improvements in how healthcare is delivered.…
Some of the most difficult moments CEOs have faced in their careers have left them with leadership lessons — including the importance of teamwork and resilience. Becker’s recently connected with three health system CEOs, who shared what they learned from…