Category: Leadership & Management

Health system CEOs' leadership styles are evolving

After the last few years of guiding organizations through the pandemic and facing extreme financial and operational challenges this year, health system CEOs are turning to a tried-and-true leadership tactic to balance growth and innovation with the rea…

MetroHealth CEO bonus controversy prompts increased scrutiny from county executive

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne said he is increasingly monitoring Cleveland-based MetroHealth after the organization’s board of trustees fired former President and CEO Akram Boutros, MD, for allegedly authorizing more than $1.9 million in supp…

Dallas hospital shooting prompts proposed ankle monitor legislation

The fatal shooting of two workers inside Methodist Dallas Medical Center in October has spurred proposed legislation targeting ankle monitors, The Dallas Morning News reported March 6. 

21 thoughts on leadership from women in healthcare

In honor of Women’s History Month in March and International Women’s Day on March 8, Becker’s Hospital Review asked women in the healthcare industry to share their insights on leadership.

Lessons we learned in creating the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

A decade ago, at a backyard cookout, we kicked around the bold idea of starting a medical school, one that would change the way future physicians practice medicine. We realized that you can’t make all improvements necessary to remodel a flawed American…

CEO for a day: What clinician executives would do and why

Hospital and health system CEOs have a lot on their plates as they tackle an array of financial and workforce challenges. 

Audit shows former MetroHealth CEO hid unauthorized bonuses, health system says

An independent audit commissioned by Cleveland-based MetroHealth found its former CEO concealed bonuses from the board. Dr. Boutros immediately disputed the findings through his attorney.

Tampa General CEO: Calling all innovators

Often, healthcare leaders write columns to share best practices, innovative ideas or organizational success. And while I have been fortunate to present that type of work here, today I am writing to solicit feedback, find collaboration opportunities and…

42% of healthcare CEOs say their businesses won't be viable in a decade

CEOs’ confidence in their own teams and industries is waning, according to a recent survey from management consulting firm Korn Ferry. 

The gender 'confidence gap' is wide in the workplace

Women are more confident than men in their management abilities in the workplace — however, they are less likely to agree they’ll have opportunities to prove themselves, CNBC reported Feb. 27.