Category: Leadership & Management

'Hard on processes, not people': How health systems address psychological safety

Instilling psychological safety in the healthcare workforce is crucial in patient care, leaders have said. 

Chicago neighborhood's only hospital marks 120-year milestone

St. Bernard Hospital, located in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, recently celebrated its 120th anniversary. Leaders say this milestone is particularly meaningful given the challenges of remaining sustainable in today’s healthcare en…

AHA taps 36 leaders to tackle cost, quality challenges

The American Hospital Association has selected 36 healthcare leaders for a 12-month fellowship program aimed at addressing critical issues related to healthcare costs, quality and safety.

Former Memorial Hermann CEO dies

Chuck Stokes, former president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, died July 23, according to a LinkedIn post by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Meet the leaders of the best healthcare employers for women: Forbes

Forty-six hospitals and health systems secured a spot on Forbes’ seventh annual America’s Best Employers for Women list.

CEOs sour on ability to weather inflation

CEOs’ concerns about inflation have grown following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates in June.

'A richness of opinions': What age diversity brings to leadership

Age diversity in the University of Kansas Health System’s leadership team is valued.

Health system execs refocus on the big 'why'

One key responsibility for leaders across industries is connecting their teams to the big “why” of their roles. Why is the organization essential to its customers? Why is the employee’s role important? Why do we do what we do?

Most managers not engaged in their roles: Gallup

Three in 10 managers are engaged in their roles, according to a recent Gallup survey.

Former Nebraska hospital CEO dies

Louis Burgher, MD, PhD, former Clarkson College president and hospital CEO, died July 19 at 79.