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…
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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…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer at the edge of specialty healthcare. It’s already at the very center of strategic planning and operations. Yet as adoption continues to gain momentum, caution and care must be priorities: Each organization must safeguard,…
Nathaniel Beers, MD, stepped into the role of president and CEO of Valhalla, N.Y.-based Blythedale Children’s Hospital Nov. 17, becoming only the third individual to lead the hospital in 66 years. Prior to joining Blythedale, Dr. Beers served as executive…
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…
“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…