Christian Wallis was named CEO of the Northern Inyo Healthcare District, which operates a 25-bed critical access hospital in Bishop, Calif., and associated clinics. Mr. Wallis has served in the role on an interim basis since early 2025. In an…
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Laura Dannels, PhD, has been named chief human resources officer for UC San Francisco, effective Dec. 15. Dr. Dannels will serve as associate vice chancellor of human resources for UCSF and senior vice president of human resources for UCSF Health,…
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health continues to expand its footprint in western South Dakota, with Black Hills Plastic Surgery anticipated to join its network by the end of the year. The Rapid City, S.D.-based practice offers cosmetic and reconstructive plastic…
Productivity, rather than quality, is gaining prominence in physician bonus structures, according to a recent report from recruiting firm AMN Healthcare. Last year, 62% of physician contracts featured a production bonus, the report found. That figure has grown to 66%.…
Robert Harbaugh, MD, will step down from his role as chief medical officer of Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa., on Nov. 1. Dr. Harbaugh is a neurosurgery expert who has spent nearly three decades of his career…
American Hospital Association leaders have published a framework intended to guide hospitals and health systems in developing effective physician leaders. The framework, published Oct. 15 in NEJM Catalyst, is based on more than 200 interviews with chief physicians from AHA-member…
Brian Sterns has been named senior vice president and CIO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, based in Wisconsin. In this role, Mr. Sterns will lead the health system’s technology strategy to support its overall goals. He will focus on enhancing the…
Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health appointed Jason Smith, MD, PhD, as CEO, effective Oct. 16. Dr. Smith had served as interim CEO since June and most recently held the role of system chief medical officer, according to an Oct. 16 UofL…
Top-performing managers help employees find roles that align with their strengths and goals, according to a September study led by University of Chicago researchers that analyzed data from 200,000 workers and 30,000 managers. Here are seven things to know: 1.…
U.S. adult obesity prevalence has dipped slightly year over year, with fewer states reporting obesity rates at or above 35%. However, the nation continues to face a high overall obesity rate. That’s according to a new report released Oct. 16…