Category: Leadership & Management

The peer-to-peer advice health system CEOs seek

When it comes to tackling hospital leadership challenges such as staffing, finances, regulatory issues and growing payer-space complexity, CEOs often rely on advice from peers and former CEOs. 

Missouri hospital board member resigns

Wanda Tatom has resigned from the board of Salem (Mo.) Memorial District Hospital, The Salem News reported.

Meet the leaders of Magnet's top hospitals

Only 11 U.S. hospitals have received the Magnet with Distinction recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since the program began in 2022.

The CNO who staff call 'a nurses' nurse'

As chief nursing officer of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Christy Grabus makes it a point to be as accessible as possible to front-line nursing staff. 

From caddie to orderly to CEO: Brian Erling's leadership journey

Brian Erling, MD, has served as president and CEO of Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health since November 2022, and he brings a physician perspective to the role. 

Former Memorial Healthcare System CEO dies

Frank Sacco, former president and CEO of Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System, died at age 77.

Meet this Texas system's first dual CEO, physician

As Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health System’s first dual physician, president and CEO in the organization’s more than 60 years, Esmaeil Porsa, MD, has made it his mission over the last four years in his role to instill something that he says is the l…

An unexpected leadership lesson from UCSD Health's CEO

Patty Maysent did not know what to expect after receiving a February 2020 phone call. It was from San Diego County officials, and they were asking if UC San Diego Health was willing to accept some of the first COVID-19 patients coming to the U.S.

Meet the leaders of Forbes' top healthcare employers

Hospitals and health systems were featured in Forbes’ 2024 “America’s Best Employers By State” list, including Mayo Clinic and the University of Kansas Health System earning the top slot in more than one state.

What 5 CEOs wish they'd learned sooner

CEOs have navigated various challenges and changes in the healthcare industry throughout their careers. Whether related to the workforce, budget, leadership, or technology, these experiences have provided valuable lessons that continue to resonate with…