Category: Leadership & Management

The do's and don'ts after an abrupt exec resignation

Turnover among hospital and health system CEOs and other executives is to be expected, and many times they involve planned retirements or advance notice of departures for new roles. However, there are also times when a leader abruptly exits their role.

Healthcare CEO exits marked by fresh faces, empty tanks

Last year, hospital CEO turnover hit a record high, placing additional strain on many health systems’ unstable foundations. 

Hospital CEOs' top behavioral health worries

Behavioral health and addiction issues were among the three most pressing concerns for hospital CEOs in 2023, according to the American College of Healthcare Executives’ annual survey of top issues confronting hospitals. 

Lawmakers continue tech theater as healthcare problems worsen

As the most sweeping healthcare cyberattack of our time moves into its fourth week, senators are holding closed-door meetings this week about TikTok. 

Can improv play a role in healthcare? Yes, and more, 1 leader says

Building a positive workplace culture can take many forms. Compensation, benefits, work-life balance and career advancements are traditional elements in that formula. Beyond that, the extensive list of tools at health systems’ disposal includes book cl…

Frenemies' prevalence in healthcare

“Frenemies” are more than a middle school menace. When friends are also competitors, how can healthcare leaders navigate their relationships with a level head? 

A system CEO's difficult choice

Larry Antonucci, MD, has served as president and CEO of Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health since June 2017. He was a practicing OB-GYN in Fort Myers for 24 years before joining Lee Health in 2007 and subsequently moving up the ranks.  

Biden to direct federal agencies to advance women's health research

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order March 18 to expand and improve research on women’s health.

GOP splits from Trump on ACA antagonism

Senate Republicans are shying away from former President Donald Trump’s call to take another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act as Democrats lean into the healthcare law. 

Middle management's shaky future

Middle managers are increasingly on the chopping block, Bloomberg reported March 15.