Category: Leadership & Management

62 hospital CEOs stepped down this year

Sixty-two hospital CEOs have exited their roles this year, up from 42 during the same period of 2021, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report released July 20. 

Local groups push back on Premier Health CEO’s plans for new ward

Premier Health’s CEO Michael Riordan is facing pressure from local groups in Dayton, Ohio, over plans to open an urgent care facility, WYSO reported July 19.

Fauci says he’ll leave federal director’s post, but isn’t retiring

Anthony Fauci, MD, longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, clarified July 18 that he does not plan to be in his director position at the end of President Joe Biden’s current term, but is not retiring when he step…

White House mulls possible narrow abortion public health directive

President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing whether to consider a narrow public health directive designed to protect access to abortion pills, Politico reported July 19, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

Bassett Healthcare extends CEO’s contract

Bassett Healthcare Network and CEO Tommy Ibrahim, MD, have agreed to an early contract extension, according to a July 19 press release. Originally scheduled to expire in December 2024, Dr. Ibrahim’s contract has been extended through the end of 2029.

Providence streamlines exec team as part of new operating model

Providence, a 52-hospital organization with system offices in Renton, Wash., and Irvine, Calif., is changing to a new operating model that includes a leaner executive team and a new divisional structure.

SSM Health strengthens security after stabbing

St. Louis-based SSM Health is ramping up security efforts across its network of 23 hospitals, including at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, where two employees were stabbed earlier this month, according to NBC affiliate KSDK.

As inflation threatens our nation’s health, food is medicine

As inflation surges to a new four-decade high, rising 9.1 percent in June due to soaring prices for gas, food and rent, food insecurity is a growing threat to our nation’s health.

5 hospitals seeking CEOs

Below are five hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

Fauci says he plans to retire by 2025

Anthony Fauci, MD, longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has indicated he will retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s current term, the NIAID confirmed to Becker’s July 18.