Leadership & Management

Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that posted job listings seeking vice presidents during the last few weeks.

Rear Adm. Susan Orsega, MSN, has been tapped by President Joe Biden's administration as acting U.S. surgeon general, two people with knowledge of her selection told The Washington Post.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital and health system CEOs have faced unprecedented challenges related to the deadly and unpredictable coronavirus. They are tasked with ensuring their organizations have basic supplies and equipment to keep workers and patients safe. They also…

Four leaders told Becker's Hospital Review what their hospitals or health systems are doing to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among their staff — an issue that's affected 29 percent of healthcare workers, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.  

Retired four-star Army Gen. Lloyd Austin resigned as a member of Tenet Healthcare's board of directors Jan. 22 after his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as defense secretary, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

Santa Clara County has barred a California hospital from receiving more COVID-19 vaccine doses, after the facility offered school district staff the ability to obtain appointments and shots ahead of higher priority groups, according to a letter shared with Becker's…

The CEO of a North Carolina health system apologized publicly to people trying to make COVID-19 vaccination appointments and said the system is working to resolve problems with its phone system as soon as possible, according to WBTV.

President Joe Biden is expected to sign executive actions this week related to immigration, healthcare and climate, according to a memo obtained by The Hill.

Hardly one month into 2021, the pressing priorities facing healthcare leaders are abundantly clear. 

Rochelle Walensky, MD, said on her first day as the new CDC director that she is proud to join the agency, and also recognizes the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic.