Category: Leadership & Management

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in New York City

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on the morning of Dec. 4 in New York City in what appears to be a targeted attack, The New York Times has reported.

Forbes honors '30 Under 30' in healthcare for 2025

Forbes released its 14th annual “30 Under 30” list for 2025, highlighting North American leaders across 20 industries, including healthcare.

Aligning the chief human resources officer and CEO

Personnel shortages and staff burnout are among the most pressing workforce challenges hospital CEOs face, highlighting the need for alignment between human resources leadership and the CEO in shaping staff-related initiatives. 

A rising preference for female leadership

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.

A rising preference for female leadership

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.

Financial ties cloud Dr. Oz's CMS nomination

If confirmed as the next CMS administrator, Mehmet Oz, MD, will be in charge of regulating companies with which he has deep financial ties, according to NPR and The Washington Post. 

11 top health system C-suite priorities for better patient care in 2025

Improving patient care remains a paramount goal for healthcare leaders navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

Michael Dowling: We've revolutionized care for aging adults, but is America's health system ready for the senior population boom?

Like many baby boomers and those from earlier generations, I have vivid memories from my younger years of my grandparents and other aging adults struggling with an assortment of ailments that their doctors told them were just an inevitable part of grow…

The tools lowering turnover at Hackensack Meridian

Over the past three years, Hackensack Meridian Health has reduced turnover for full- and part-time employees from a high of 14% to just over 8%. This improvement is partly due to heightened attention translating to greater engagement, Linda McHugh, the…

26 straight 'A' safety grades: Inside 1 Northwestern hospital's approach

Ken Hedley and his team at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital are guided by a patient-first mission.