August 2025 Issue of Becker’s Hospital Review
ON THE COVER
Edward Jimenez, President, CEO, Main Line Health
Weeks into his new role as president and CEO of Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Main Line Health, Edward Jimenez told Becker’s the five-hospital system — with more than 13,000 employees — is taking steps to stay financially resilient while also hiring more physicians and planning new care sites to improve access.
David Banks, President, CEO, AdventHealth
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and specialty services, forward-thinking executives are expanding access and reimagining care pathways to meet patients where they are.
Amit Rastogi, MD, President, CEO, Jupiter Medical Center
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and specialty services, forward-thinking executives are expanding access and reimagining care pathways to meet patients where they are.
James Dover, President, CEO, Avera Health
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and specialty services, forward-thinking executives are expanding access and reimagining care pathways to meet patients where they are.
Ruth Bash, Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer, Inspira Health
Hospital and health system leaders are embracing collaboration — both across teams and through mentorship — to improve performance and team engagement.
Warner Thomas, President, CEO, Sutter Health
Sutter Health is doubling down on its growth strategy, with a focus on expanding access and attracting more physicians to California.
CMS under Dr. Oz: 15 key actions
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, is charting an ambitious path to reshape federal healthcare policy in line with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. His vision comes as President Trump on July 4 signed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping package of reforms targeting Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA marketplace.
Will RFK Jr.’s wearables push work?
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants every American using a wearable health device within four years. But is that goal worthwhile — and attainable?
Health system CEOs reboot primary care
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and specialty services, forward-thinking executives are expanding access and reimagining care pathways to meet patients where they are.
The strategies healthcare executives are learning from peers
Hospital and health system leaders are embracing collaboration — both across teams and through mentorship — to improve performance and team engagement.
Mayo turns innovation into a ‘global team sport’
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has received a $50 million philanthropic gift from Florida donors Gilchrist and Amy Berg to support its Innovation Exchange, now renamed the Mayo Clinic Berg Innovation Exchange.
Meet the ‘anti-silo’ leader joining Northwell Health
In June, New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health appointed Samir Taneja, MD, as the system chair of urology and chair of the Smith Institute for Urology.
The greatest barriers to improving appeals performance
Payer communication difficulties are the greatest barrier to improving appeals performance, according to a report from RCM company Knowtion Health, featuring joint research with the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Why Judy Faulkner shifted Epic’s focus to inpatient EHRs
Early in the company’s history, Epic created EHRs for both inpatient and outpatient care but then decided to concentrate on where there was less competition: the ambulatory side.
Cleveland Clinic ups retention efforts for an ‘indispensable’ nurse position
Cleveland Clinic has created a workforce retention program for patient care nursing assistants.
AI spots physician fatigue in clinical notes
A recent study found clinical notes could be used to identify fatigued physicians.
The 10 highest-paid CIOs
CIOs’ compensation is growing as their responsibilities increase, The Wall Street Journal reported.
CFO / FINANCE
CMS under Dr. Oz: 15 key actions
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, is charting an ambitious path to reshape federal healthcare policy in line with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. His vision comes as President Trump on July 4 signed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping package of reforms targeting Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA marketplace.
The greatest financial threat to hospitals, per revenue cycle leaders
Nearly half of hospital revenue cycle leaders view payer denials as the single greatest threat to their organization’s financial performance, according to a report from RCM company Knowtion Health, featuring joint research with Healthcare Financial Management Association.
The greatest barriers to improving appeals performance
Payer communication difficulties are the greatest barrier to improving appeals performance, according to a report from RCM company Knowtion Health, featuring joint research with the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
CEO/STRATEGY
‘Every year we pay more’: Main Line CEO on the push to cut costs
Weeks into his new role as president and CEO of Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Main Line Health, Edward Jimenez told Becker’s the five-hospital system — with more than 13,000 employees — is taking steps to stay financially resilient while also hiring more physicians and planning new care sites to improve access.
Health system CEOs reboot primary care
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and specialty services, forward-thinking executives are expanding access and reimagining care pathways to meet patients where they are.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The strategies healthcare executives are learning from peers
Hospital and health system leaders are embracing collaboration — both across teams and through mentorship — to improve performance and team engagement.
Sutter’s CEO outlines its billion-dollar expansion and what’s next
Sutter Health is doubling down on its growth strategy, with a focus on expanding access and attracting more physicians to California.
INNOVATION
Will RFK Jr.’s wearables push work?
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants every American using a wearable health device within four years. But is that goal worthwhile — and attainable?
Mayo turns innovation into a ‘global team sport’
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has received a $50 million philanthropic gift from Florida donors Gilchrist and Amy Berg to support its Innovation Exchange, now renamed the Mayo Clinic Berg Innovation Exchange.
Why Judy Faulkner shifted Epic’s focus to inpatient EHRs
Early in the company’s history, Epic created EHRs for both inpatient and outpatient care but then decided to concentrate on where there was less competition: the ambulatory side.
CMO/CARE DELIVERY
Cleveland Clinic ups retention efforts for an ‘indispensable’ nurse position
Cleveland Clinic has created a workforce retention program for patient care nursing assistants.
AI spots physician fatigue in clinical notes
A recent study found clinical notes could be used to identify fatigued physicians.
AHA backs bill to expand physician residencies
The American Hospital Association has expressed its support for a federal bill that would increase the number of Medicare-supported medical residency positions for the first time in 28 years.
CIO/HEALTH IT
7 health system CIOs named to Business Transformation 150
Seven health system CIOs made Constellation Research’s 2026 Business Transformation 150 list of the top IT leaders across industries.
Delaware health system names interim CIO
Ron Belfont has been named interim vice president and CIO of Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth.
The 10 highest-paid CIOs
CIOs’ compensation is growing as their responsibilities increase, The Wall Street Journal reported.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
Meet the ‘anti-silo’ leader joining Northwell Health
In June, New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health appointed Samir Taneja, MD, as the system chair of urology and chair of the Smith Institute for Urology.
Intermountain hospital taps president
Amy Blasing, MSN, was appointed president of Intermountain Health’s St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, effective July 28.
