September 2025 Issue of Becker’s Hospital Review
ON THE COVER
Shane Hilton, Executive Vice President, CFO, Ballad Health
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, industry leaders are locating the proper workforce investments to help deliver strong returns.
Madeline Bell, CEO, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common.
Eric Dickson, MD, President, CEO, UMass Memorial Health
When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common.
Patrick Hwu, MD, President, CEO, Moffitt Cancer Center
With several important initiatives underway at Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the greatest challenges is prioritizing them in a way that is most impactful for its field and patients, said President and CEO Patrick Hwu, MD.
Tom Gillette, CIO, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami-based Mount Sinai Medical Center is among the first health systems to deploy a new AI-powered tool from Epic as the organization looks to better serve its Spanish-speaking patient population.
Emily Chapman, MD, President, CEO, Children’s Minnesota
Emily Chapman, MD, began her healthcare career as a child life specialist — a clinician who provides emotional and educational support to children during medical care. She believes this experience led her directly to the CEO role at Minneapolis-based Children’s Minnesota.
Will AI replace healthcare jobs?
Leaders from companies such as Amazon, Ford and JPMorgan Chase have predicted that AI will replace a slew of jobs in the future. But will that hold true in healthcare as well?
The shrinking physician leadership pipeline
Leaders across the nation are noticing a new trend — physicians seem less willing and interested in taking on roles beyond their clinical work.
Hospital liquidity ‘robust’ but long-term future ‘clouded’: Fitch
Nonprofit hospitals made incremental financial gains in the first half of 2025, but political and economic uncertainties could mean volatility in the future, according to Fitch.
The leadership task CEOs should own: McKinsey
CEOs benefit from being deeply involved in their organizations’ leadership development efforts, according to a July 10 McKinsey article.
A rare nurse dual-role gains traction in hospitals
A rare dual-nurse role is emerging in the U.S. that could serve as a powerful aid to systems: clinically based nurse scientists.
10 states with the best, worst healthcare
New Hampshire has the best healthcare at the most reasonable cost in the nation, according to a ranking by WalletHub published July 28.
How seasoned CEOs earned team buy-in for new initiatives
When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common.
‘We listen, we show up and we stay involved’: 10 leaders on what makes a great community hospital
Community hospitals play a vital role in the fabric of the U.S. healthcare system, delivering accessible, affordable care to patients beyond major metropolitan areas.
Not ‘built in a vacuum’: How Mount Sinai became the 1st to roll out a new Epic tool
Miami-based Mount Sinai Medical Center is among the first health systems to deploy a new AI-powered tool from Epic as the organization looks to better serve its Spanish-speaking patient population.
New hospital CIO ignores the ‘shiny object’ for ROI
The new IT chief of Browns Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center told Becker’s he plans to leverage data and AI to help providers make better clinical decisions while ignoring the “shiny object” in favor of tangible benefits like return on investment.
CFO / FINANCE
Hospital liquidity ‘robust’ but long-term future ‘clouded’: Fitch
Nonprofit hospitals made incremental financial gains in the first half of 2025, but political and economic uncertainties could mean volatility in the future, according to Fitch.
3 CFOs share workforce investments that paid off
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, industry leaders are locating the proper workforce investments to help deliver strong returns.
CMS drops 3 final payment rules for 2026: 15 things to know
CMS has released three final payment rules with various updates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, hospices and inpatient psychiatric facilities for fiscal year 2026.
CEO/STRATEGY
How seasoned CEOs earned team buy-in for new initiatives
When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common.
Why Gen X is being skipped over for CEO roles
Some organizations may be skipping over Generation X contenders for the CEO role, opting instead for millennials, once baby boomers currently at the helm retire, The Wall Street Journal reported July 29.
The leadership task CEOs should own: McKinsey
CEOs benefit from being deeply involved in their organizations’ leadership development efforts, according to a July 10 McKinsey article.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
‘We listen, we show up and we stay involved’: 10 leaders on what makes a great community hospital
Community hospitals play a vital role in the fabric of the U.S. healthcare system, delivering accessible, affordable care to patients beyond major metropolitan areas.
Moffitt CEO’s most powerful leadership tool
With several important initiatives underway at Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the greatest challenges is prioritizing them in a way that is most impactful for its field and patients, said President and CEO Patrick Hwu, MD.
INNOVATION
Not ‘built in a vacuum’: How Mount Sinai became the 1st to roll out a new Epic tool
Miami-based Mount Sinai Medical Center is among the first health systems to deploy a new AI-powered tool from Epic as the organization looks to better serve its Spanish-speaking patient population.
Epic to add identity verification integration
Epic is developing an identity verification option for EpicCare Link designed to reduce manual onboarding and improve security for community-based providers.
Will AI replace healthcare jobs?
Leaders from companies such as Amazon, Ford and JPMorgan Chase have predicted that AI will replace a slew of jobs in the future. But will that hold true in healthcare as well?
UC Davis Health drives 36% surge in invention disclosures
Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health played a key role in boosting invention disclosures at the University of California Davis by 36%, signaling a rebound in research activity after years of decline.
CMO/CARE DELIVERY
The shrinking physician leadership pipeline
Leaders across the nation are noticing a new trend — physicians seem less willing and interested in taking on roles beyond their clinical work.
A rare nurse dual-role gains traction in hospitals
A rare dual-nurse role is emerging in the U.S. that could serve as a powerful aid to systems: clinically based nurse scientists.
10 states with the best, worst healthcare
New Hampshire has the best healthcare at the most reasonable cost in the nation, according to a ranking by WalletHub published July 28.
CIO/HEALTH IT
New hospital CIO ignores the ‘shiny object’ for ROI
The new IT chief of Browns Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center told Becker’s he plans to leverage data and AI to help providers make better clinical decisions while ignoring the “shiny object” in favor of tangible benefits like return on investment.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
Children’s Minnesota’s 1st female CEO: ‘We need to skate to where the puck will be’
Emily Chapman, MD, began her healthcare career as a child life specialist — a clinician who provides emotional and educational support to children during medical care. She believes this experience led her directly to the CEO role at Minneapolis-based Children’s Minnesota.
Why Judy Faulkner warns Epic employees about being ‘Midwest nice’
Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner instructs employees not to be too “Midwest nice” in their dealings with customers.
