Mike Young had 35-plus years of CEO and senior leadership experience when he joined Temple University Hospital in 2018 as COO to lead a turnaround. He was so effective that two years later he became president and CEO of Philadelphia-based…
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I love reading books — it is my preferred pastime. It’s a passion that began as a child growing up in Ireland in the 1950s and 60s. We lived in a thatched-roof home with mud floors and no running water…
Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, will retire by the end of 2026 after more than four decades with the organization. Five things to know: 1. Mr. Pollack joined the AHA in 1982 and has served…
With hospital margins under significant strain and coverage headwinds mounting — from Medicaid cuts to the looming expiration of ACA subsidies — Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health is reshaping its strategy for the years ahead. Under CEO Mike Slubowski, the faith‑based…
As hospital and health system executives prepare to bring new strategies into 2026, they are also intentionally leaving behind certain leadership habits and routines in 2025. Leaders are focused on new ways to improve efficiency and align teams — while…
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At The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, our mission has always been clear: to end cancer. Achieving this goal requires more than just groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care — it requires collaboration. Toward this aim, we have…
Data has always played a central role in patient care and medical research. But today, data is driving healthcare transformation at an unprecedented pace. From the rise of EHRs to the emergence of AI, the way we collect, interpret and…
As healthcare continues to evolve, platform models are reshaping how we use data and deliver care. At their core, platforms are about connection. For example, Etsy connects creative producers and buyers looking for unique items. DoorDash connects restaurants, drivers and…
Building the Central Nervous System (CNS) for Operational Excellence Health systems are facing a perfect storm. Reimbursement pressures from policy changes and the acceleration of value-based care bundles are squeezing already strained margins. Staffing shortages among nurses, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, radiology…
INTRODUCTION In American healthcare, Medicaid presents significant challenges, particularly regarding inpatient stay approvals. In recent years, Medicare and the Two-Midnight Rule have dominated discussions around inpatient admission criteria and reimbursement, while Medicaid—another major government payer—has received considerably less attention despite…