Category: Leadership & Management

The processes 5 healthcare CEOs are taking and leaving as the year ends

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant effects on hospital and health system operations, finances and staffing. As organizations continue to grapple with these effects, CEOs must rethink existing processes while looking toward the future. This means…

Florida hospital names former UnitedHealthcare CEO to board

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital recently named two new members to its board of directors, and one of them is Kenneth Burdick, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare. 

Providence, Cleveland Clinic CEOs tapped for GE Healthcare board appointments

The CEOs of Providence and Cleveland Clinic are among the executives who have been named to the board of directors for GE Healthcare, which is set to spin off from General Electric as a standalone public company in January.

9 hospitals seeking CEOs

Here are nine hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

6 management tips for when staffing is low and workload is high

The healthcare industry is facing a worker shortage, catalyzing service cuts, facility closures and lapses in care quality nationwide. In such situations, leaders need to “do more with less,” according to an Oct. 17 article in Harvard Business Review.&…

Gates Foundation commits $1.2B to eradicate polio

At the World Health Summit on Oct. 16, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said it is pledging $1.2 billion to support global efforts to eradicate polio. 

Proactive discharge planning for more efficient patient flow: reduce “avoidable” days through actionable data

As the physicians, nurses, staff, and patient caregivers involved know all too well, inpatient discharge planning is critical to minimizing length of stay (LOS) and supporting the patient care journey.

14 women making moves in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Oct. 7. 

4 exercises for executives feeling fearful

Leaders, including those in healthcare, have a lot on their plates, including a shifting workforce, a terse political environment, economic uncertainty and an uptick in violence. For many executives, Harvard Business Review reports, these factors culmi…

6 ways healthcare leaders can get — and stay — ahead

The healthcare industry changes quickly. Leaders who invest in self-development and improve their agility are more likely to keep up — and get ahead, according to an Oct. 11 article from the Buccino Leadership Institute at South Orange, N.J.-based Seto…