Category: Leadership & Management

Why stopping workplace violence is a priority for Renown Health

Anthony Slonim, MD, president and CEO of Renown Health, is passionate about protecting his workforce. Six months before he joined Renown in 2014, there was an on-campus shooting.

How leading health systems are leveraging technology to solve critical OR staffing challenges

Leading health systems are taking innovative approaches and leveraging technology to address operating room staffing challenges exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A post-pandemic future: 6 hospital leaders envision how their roles may change

Erin Asprec, executive vice president and COO of Memorial Hermann Health System, said her health system’s focus for once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends centers on recruiting, retaining and reenergizing staff and enhancing patients’ experiences.

CommonSpirit CEO Lloyd Dean joins Guidehouse board

Lloyd Dean, CEO of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, has joined the Guidehouse board of directors.

Washington hospital restructures amid executive firings

The firing of four executives at Coupeville, Wash.-based WhidbeyHealth Medical Center comes amid a restructuring at the organization, the South Whidbey Record reported Feb. 15.

Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know

The Senate has confirmed Robert Califf, MD, as the next FDA commissioner.  

HHS seeks $30B to combat COVID-19

The Biden administration estimates it will need $30 billion to continue to fight COVID-19, HHS Secretary Xiaver Becerra told lawmakers Feb. 15.

The biggest pandemic lessons from BJC HealthCare’s CEO

Richard Liekweg serves as president and CEO of St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare, an integrated delivery system that generates more than $6 billion in revenue and has 32,000 employees. 

Leaders shouldn’t forget human element of care delivery, Northwell CEO says

Michael Dowling, president and CEO of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, discussed the areas of healthcare he sees as ripe for innovation past the COVID-19 pandemic on a recent episode of “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast.”

Dr. Robert Califf confirmed to lead FDA

Robert Califf, MD, is set to lead the FDA after the Senate voted Feb. 15 to confirm him.