In an era marked by tight hospital margins and rising antimicrobial resistance, diagnostics are emerging not just as tools for detection, but as strategic assets that can influence clinical outcomes and financial sustainability. During a session sponsored by bioMérieux at…
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“A curiosity and learning mindset” is a common trait among high-performing CEOs, Fortune reported Nov. 16. The takeaway comes from “A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership,” which was written by McKinsey senior partners. The authors interviewed…
With the government shutdown thankfully behind us, health systems can get back to business with some of the innovative programs that are producing great outcomes and satisfying patients. A growing number of Americans are receiving hospital-level care without leaving their…
“Access to care” emerged as a top healthcare C-suite buzzword heading into 2025. While much of the conversation has focused on coverage, affordability and capacity, hospital and health system leaders told Becker’s the industry often overlooks the more human elements:…
Earlier this year, a survey of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies conducted by Fortune and Deloitte found CEOs increasingly pessimistic about the global economy amid new tariffs and tightening financial conditions. The survey, conducted in April after President Donald Trump…
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As Chip Kahn, president and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals, prepares to step down at the end of 2025 after 24 years in leadership, he is sounding the alarm on several complex but consequential policy shifts reshaping the…
The Joint Commission has selected Arjun Srinivasan, MD, to serve as deputy chief medical officer; he will lead initiatives to improve quality and safety. Dr. Srinivasan is a physician-scientist with more than 25 years of experience in public health and…
“Trust starts with truth and ends with truth.” —Santosh Kalwar, author Today, healthcare institutions are not only responsible for advancing the well-being of patients and employees, but also for ensuring trust and transparency within their care networks. In recent years,…
At Becker’s 2025 CEO + CFO Roundtable, the message from the nation’s top health system executives was clear: transformation is no longer optional — it’s an expectation. Across keynotes and panels, leaders spoke candidly about navigating a volatile environment defined…
Chief transformation officers are the catalysts for lasting change within their organizations. Armed with sharp problem-solving abilities and visionary leadership, these executives define the goals, direction and execution of transformative initiatives that reshape healthcare from the inside out. Some focus…