Category: Leadership & Management

Elon Musk's 'prosecute Fauci' tweet draws backlash from health experts

Members of the medical community are asking Twitter’s new owner to remove a tweet he posted regarding the outgoing director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 

Crafting the C-suite of tomorrow: How 4 top health systems approach leadership development

Developing leaders from within a health system can serve the system on several fronts. It can cut back on hiring costs and funnel employees into long, fruitful careers. Providing growth opportunities shows staff they are valued and equips them with the…

10 women on the move in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 2. 

MetroHealth hiring independent auditor to probe bonuses to former CEO

The MetroHealth System is hiring an independent audit firm to review policies, practices and issues related to bonuses paid to former CEO Akram Boutros, MD.

8 updates from president of hospital where nurse called 911

Silverdale, Wash.-based St. Michael Medical Center has consistently made headlines after a nurse called fire crews to help work its overcrowded, understaffed emergency department in October. 

3 questions front-line workers wish hospital executives would ask

Hospital and health system workers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since much less was known about the virus and its effects. Years later, as they continue to serve patients and experience staffing challenges, they have a lot on t…

Council amends funding allocation plan for MetroHealth after CEO firing

The Cuyahoga County Council, the 11-member legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, is altering its plan for release of Cleveland-based MetroHealth’s levy allocation for 2023, WCPN reported Dec. 7. 

A priceless way leaders can support their clinicians, per NewYork-Presbyterian's chief medical officer

As a physician executive, Deepa Kumaraiah, MD, is constantly thinking about ways to protect her clinicians time.  

'Abstract' speakers are more frequently viewed as leaders; But women speak more concretely: study

Female leaders are more likely to focus on the “how” of problem-solving while male leaders are more likely to focus on the “why” — and people are more likely to associate “why” speech with leaders, according to research analyzed in Harvard Business Rev…

5 hospitals seeking CEOs

Here are five hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.