Category: Leadership & Management

US plans to lift mpox emergency declaration

HHS intends to end the nation’s mpox, or monkeypox, public health emergency.

Airica Steed replaces fired MetroHealth CEO

This week, Airica Steed, EdD, RN, replaces Akram Boutros, MD, who was fired as president and CEO of Cleveland-based MetroHealth System.

Hospitals’ 8 asks of Congress right now

Amid the challenges facing healthcare organizations, the American Hospital Association is planning an all-out effort to secure additional support from Congress on issues ranging from payments to prior authorization requirements.

Stanford to investigate president over research misconduct allegations

Stanford (Calif.) University’s board of trustees has opened an investigation into its president amid allegations that at least four research papers he co-authored may contain altered images, according to a Dec. 1 report from The Washington Post. 

14 women on the move in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by Becker’s since Nov. 23.

Outgoing CEO on Care New England’s ‘major regret’ with merger attempts

In October, Providence, R.I.-based Care New England announced that Michael Wagner, MD, was selected as the next president and CEO of the organization. Dr. Wagner officially took the helm Dec. 1, succeeding James Fanale, MD, who retired after …

How Bon Secours Mercy Health’s president built a 32-year career — and guided a significant merger

For Brian Smith, home has always been Bon Secours Mercy Health. He spent 32 years at the system, serving in human resources and operations roles before becoming integral to the merger that created one of the nation’s largest Catholic health systems. 

Akron Children’s names new leader of primary care network

Akron (Ohio) Children’s Hospital has named Brian Dinger as its vice president of primary care, where he will lead the overall administration, operation, financial management and business development of the hospital’s physician practices in the community.

What 100+ healthcare executives told Becker’s about leadership + strategy

They may oversee teams of varying sizes and scopes, and serve patients in different markets, but one thing more than 100 healthcare executives shared in 2022 was taking the time to share their thoughts on leadership and healthcare strategy with Becker’…

A look at 5 women who made Forbes ’30 Under 30′ in healthcare list

Ten women under 30 years old in healthcare made the annual Forbes “30 Under 30” list honoring young professionals focused on “saving lives and creating a more equitable future.” Here’s a look at five of them.