Hospitals and health systems are elevating a variety of roles in technology, strategy and clinical care to thrive today, and in the future. The titles proliferating among large health systems and community hospitals include: Chief AI Officer. Health systems are…
Leadership & Management
Daphne David began serving as president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tenn., in May, and she brings more than two decades of leadership experience. Before joining Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, part of St. Louis-based Ascension’s Saint…
Hospitals nationwide are grappling with high patient volumes, staffing shortages and inefficient capacity management — all while being asked to deliver timely, high-quality care. During a recent webinar hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review and LeanTaaS, leaders from Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth…
From rejecting strict hierarchies to forging unconventional partnerships, hospital and health system CEOs are challenging long-held leadership norms to build stronger, more responsive organizations. Whether it is leading with transparency, staying rooted in one system for decades or creating more…
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…
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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…
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…