Category: Leadership & Management

Biden to GOP: Don't touch healthcare dollars 

Ten days before releasing his budget proposal, President Joe Biden contrasted his administration’s efforts to lower healthcare costs with what he anticipates will be Republicans’ preliminary plans to cut federal healthcare programs. 

Hospital CEO exits hit 4-year high

Hospital CEO exits hit a high in January, with 23 departures announced being the highest CEO turnover across 29 industries, according to one new analysis. 

Health experts react to 'low confidence' conclusion that COVID-19 came from lab leak

Physicians and other health experts are emphasizing the need to focus on preventing the next disease outbreak and eliminate politics from science in response to the U.S. Energy Department’s new conclusion that a mishap at a Chinese laboratory was the m…

HHS aims to cut down backlog of healthcare probes

Federal officials said Feb. 27 they are creating new divisions within the HHS Office for Civil Rights as part of efforts to shrink a growing backlog of healthcare investigations.

Leadership styles of 68 health system executives

Strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all leadership style perfect for health systems. Many top executives are most effective as leadership chameleons, shifting between styles based on the s…

CEOs' political beliefs sway some directors to leave: Study

If incoming CEOs are not on the same side of the political aisle as the directors on their new boards, exits might ensue, according to a recent study from the University of Notre Dame (Ind.). 

Hackensack Meridian initiative sees violence as healthcare's business

Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Edison, N.J., has provided aid to hundreds of people affected by gun violence through an initiative called “Project HEAL.” 

3 ways AI supports OR access and experience – for surgeons, staff and patients

One of the most expensive assets in the hospital, the operating room (OR), is also one of the most challenging to utilize efficiently.

The right way to rightsize exec teams

Hospitals and health systems have been facing significant financial and workforce challenges for the past few years.

Workplace 'mansplaining' takes a toll on women

Condescension at work is more likely to affect women than men, Fortune reported Feb. 15.