Category: Leadership & Management

JHU scientist who created the COVID-19 dashboard wins Lasker award

Lauren Gardner, PhD, has received the 2022 Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award for creating the COVID-19 dashboard. The tool went on to become the world’s most trusted source for real-time data about the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ spread. 

The advice 6 hospital CEOs remember most

The Corner Office series asks healthcare leaders to answer questions about their life in and outside the office.

3 University of Iowa Health Care leaders share advice for women in medicine

In honor of the American Medical Association’s Women in Medicine Month during September, several leaders from Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health Care are sharing their advice to young professionals.  

Connections, board experience integral to female CEOs’ leadership growth: survey

A strong support system and experience serving on a board are among the most useful tools for female CEOs, according to a Sept. 21 report from Los Angeles-based management consulting firm Korn Ferry. 

HHS declares PHE in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a public health emergency in Florida Sept. 26 as the state braces for the emergency health effects of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring hurricane conditions to parts of the state’s west coast by Sept. 28.&n…

The challenges, opportunities Henry Ford Health’s CEO is ready to tackle

When Bob Riney became president and CEO of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, he brought with him more than four decades of experience at the organization.

7 hospitals seeking CEOs

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

Tennessee hospital physicians support board following ‘lost confidence’ notice from city council

A group of physicians at Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Memorial Hospital has responded to a notice of lost confidence sent from the city council to two hospital board members, The Daily Times reported Sept. 25.

‘Productivity paranoia’ creates strain in hybrid workplace relationships

Despite employees working more in a hybrid work environment, the majority of employers question if their employees are being productive, a new Microsoft survey says. 

Universal Health Services elects new board member

Nina Chen was elected to the board of directors of Universal Health Services, a for-profit hospital operator based in King of Prussia, Pa.