From explaining workforce reductions to service line closures to ongoing payer negotiations, hospital CEOs are being asked to deliver difficult news more often than ever. The hard conversations are not going away. Nearly 40% of hospitals were already losing money…
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When primary care serves as the coordinating engine of a health system, care can become more connected, preventive and sustainable. The longitudinal relationships primary care teams build with their patients equip clinicians with a complete view of baseline health, history…
San Francisco-based Innovaccer has appointed Paul Black, former CEO of Allscripts, to its board of directors, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Black led Allscripts from 2012 to 2022. Before that, he spent more than 13 years…
Gaithersburg, Md.-based Adventist HealthCare announced that Patsy McNeil, MD, executive vice president and system chief medical officer, will depart the organization Nov. 6. Dr. McNeil joined the system in 2018 as CMO of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, and…
In this episode, Ceci Connolly, President and CEO, Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), discusses Medicare Advantage market disruption, plan exits, beneficiary impacts, and the need for risk adjustment reform to support sustainable coverage in local communities.
In this episode, Nick Barcellona, Chief Financial Officer at West Virginia University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss creating a seamless experience for patients and identifying opportunities for growth across the health system. He also shares insights on balancing…
Eight health system-affiliated insurers are among the 12 total health plans exiting the Medicare Advantage market for 2027, according to CMS data. Several other payers will stay in MA next year only through special needs plans, including Molina Healthcare, Horizon…
In this episode, Peggy Norton-Rosko, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, SVP, Chief Nursing Officer, Trinity Health, discusses strengthening shared nursing governance, using nurse input and data to improve patient outcomes, and addressing workforce challenges through academic partnerships, residency programs, career development, and…
Kyle Nondorf has been appointed regional president for SSM Health in Wisconsin. Mr. Nondorf stepped into the interim role in July, according to a Sept. 30 news release from St. Louis-based SSM Health. Since September 2025, he has served as…
Several hospital and health system CEOs have recently exited their roles, including through retirements and transitions to new organizations. CEO turnover has continued in 2026, with hospitals reporting 74 CEO exits through the first half of the year, up from…