Category: Leadership & Management

ChatGPT can't be an author, scientific journal editors and publishers say

In the last week, thousands of scientific journals have updated their policies to clarify that ChatGPT — an artificial intelligence chatbot that generates humanlike responses — cannot be listed as an author on research papers. Some have also moved to o…

The ins and outs of Optum partnerships

In a matter of days, Optum inked two major deals with health systems. Mike Valli, president of Optum’s Northeast Region, says the organization is poised for more — that such quick succession is not mere coincidence. 

6th medical school backs out of US News rankings

The Seattle-based University of Washington School of Medicine has withdrawn from U.S. News & World Report’s medical school rankings, becoming the sixth institution to make the move. 

Reorganization at Jefferson Health the key to efficiency, CEO says

Joseph Cacchione, MD, became CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health in September, and he brought with him experience as an executive with St. Louis-based Ascension.

Low turnover, more diversity among hospital boards, AHA report finds

In recent years, some progress has been made in terms of racial/ethnic diversity and gender diversity on hospital and health system boards, according to a report released Jan. 19 from the American Hospital Association. However, the report also found a …

CDC director gains more oversight amid structural shifts

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, will hire new leadership and reshape parts of the agency in an effort to gain more visibility and direct oversight into key areas, according to a Jan. 24 Bloomberg report.

The CEOs who 'unretired'

A number of retired CEOs have sprung back on the scene in recent months, typically taking the reins at small community hospitals. 

5 medical schools withdraw from US News' rankings

As of Jan. 24, five medical schools have withdrawn from U.S. News & World Report’s ranking system. 

Health executives are patients, too: What 11 leaders experienced

Leaders of hospitals and health systems are focused on ensuring patients have a positive healthcare experience and receive the care they need. But they are also patients themselves at times, which can provide greater understanding of what patients go t…

Health executives are patients, too: What 11 leaders experienced

Leaders of hospitals and health systems are focused on ensuring patients have a positive healthcare experience and receive the care they need. But they are also patients themselves at times, which can provide greater understanding of what patients go t…