Becker’s Healthcare is proud to unveil its 2025 list of 100 hospitals and health systems skilled in neuroscience and spine care. These standout programs are renowned for their exceptional patient outcomes, advanced surgical expertise and groundbreaking research discoveries. The institutions…
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Cristy Page, MD, will begin her permanent tenure as CEO of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health and dean of the UNC School of Medicine Nov. 24, after serving in an interim capacity since July. As the first woman in the…
Faced with mounting financial pressures, shifting regulations and accelerating technological change, hospital and health system CEOs must stay well-informed to guide their organizations. As part of their forward-looking strategies, leaders are reading about a range of topics — from climate…
As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to make changes to Medicaid eligibility and financing in 2026, many health systems are bracing for the financial strain and administrative burden that could result. Becker’s spoke with four healthcare strategic…
Leading in healthcare today means learning in real time. The past year has challenged executives to navigate division, uncertainty and rapid change — while staying true to mission and people. Amid policy shifts, financial pressures and workforce fatigue, leadership itself…
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As 2026 approaches, hospitals and health systems are reflecting on key initiatives and preparing for the year ahead. For Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health — a 20-hospital system serving 29 counties across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and…
Hospitals and health systems are formalizing leadership roles focused on clinical excellence and professionalism — particularly at academic medical centers. Leaders say their institutions see the value in this approach to improve patient safety, strengthen workplace culture and support clinician…
Enhancing patient experience: How healthcare leaders are leveraging technology and human talent
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In healthcare C-suites across the country, patient experience is a top priority. From medical practices and ambulatory surgery centers to large hospital systems, leaders are rethinking every stage of the patient journey. Recent studies suggest that outpatient settings are reaping…
Steve Arner, president and CEO of Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic, a nonprofit health system serving nearly 1 million patients in the southwest part of the state, recently shared his thoughts on innovation’s role in shaping patient experience, workforce development and…
Faced with rising surgical demand, surgeon frustration and limited visibility into scheduling bottlenecks, Fairfax, Va.-based Inova Health System transformed its perioperative operations with predictive and prescriptive analytics, filling 46% of released OR time, increasing available release minutes by 20%, and…