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Johns Hopkins' leadership team champions inclusivity
“She just landed from overseas this morning,” Carrie Herzke, MD, chief medical officer at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore said, referring to her chief nursing officer counterpart, Deborah Baker, DNP. “I was probably the second person she text…
UC Health's nurse-led site leadership: 1 year in
Over a year ago, Cincinnati-based UC Health adopted a site leadership model where each of its two acute-care hospitals is led by a registered nurse. This shift, according to Rob Wiehe, the former chief administrative officer of University of Cincinnati…
Elevating physician leaders: 3-must do strategies from Tufts Medicine
A chess grandmaster once said that the most powerful advantage in the game is simply to be ready with the next move. The same is true in healthcare, especially when you think about competition in local markets.
Detroit Medical Center names group CFO
The Detroit Medical Center has named Tara Vafadari group CFO.
Do health systems have the IT talent to support AI rollouts?
Health systems across the country are rapidly embracing AI to enhance patient care, streamline operations and reduce clinician burnout. But as the technology gains momentum, a critical question arises: do these organizations have the IT talent necessar…
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist taps CNO
Giancarlo Lyle-Edrosolo, DNP, RN, is joining Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, N.C., as market chief nurse executive.
Effective succession planning, per retiring CEOs
Retiring hospital and health system CEOs have recently stressed the importance of succession planning in conversations with Becker’s.
The 'infectious energy' for zero harm at University Hospitals
In February, leaders of Cleveland-based University Hospitals realized two intensive care units at one of the system’s 21 hospitals were not achieving zero harm. After encouraging front-line workers to find their own solution, the units reported “breath…
OHSU trims expected losses amid 'rigorous cost savings': 6 things to know
Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has narrowed its projected operating loss after performing better than expected in the first two months of the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Wyoming hospital board member resigns
Nick Johnson has resigned from the Weston County (Wyo.) Hospital District’s board, which oversees the management and operations of the hospital in Newcastle, Wyo., and other healthcare services provided in the area.
