Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

Make America Healthy Again: 6 healthcare positions of RFK Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead HHS under President Donald Trump’s second term, brings a range of healthcare positions that could directly and indirectly influence public health, pharmaceuticals and health systems. 

Departing Wisconsin system CEO's key peer leader lessons

During his six years as president and CEO of Manitowoc, Wis.-based Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Scott McConnaha has overseen significant strides in systemizing the organization.

North Carolina hospital names new president

Todd Hickey, chief strategy officer of Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health, will assume a new role Jan. 1.

New Jersey hospital names CEO

David Hughes, president of Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, N.J., has also taken on the role of CEO, effective Dec. 1.

Avera hospital CEO to retire

Doug Ekeren, regional president and CEO of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D., will retire in May after a 39-year healthcare career.

Memorial Health's CFO on the system's $100M turnaround

Springfield-based Memorial Health reported an operating income of $29.5 million (1.8% operating margin) in fiscal 2024, an improvement from an operating loss of $74 million (-4.8% margin) in fiscal 2023, according to its Nov. 26 financial report. 

ChristianaCare taps chief well-being officer

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare named Maureen Leffler, DO, chief well-being officer on Nov. 25.

How science centers are advancing healthcare today

The Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) reports that there are over 400 Science Museums across the World that are actively involved in progressing healthcare in some manner. 

Supply chain challenges in 2025: 5 things to know

The healthcare industry is still grappling with supply disruptions, and experts predict these challenges will persist in 2025, according to the American Hospital Association’s  2025 Environmental Scan report. 

Advancing your healthcare culture during times of change

As healthcare rapidly changes and CEOs seek to uncover the right strategy they should heed the message from Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”.