Keith Hobbs spent nearly three years acclimating to Torrance (Calif.) Memorial Medical Center before becoming its CEO, according to a Feb. 13 blog post from the hospital.
Category: Leadership & Management
Ascension names new board members
Ascension, a nonprofit Catholic health system based in St. Louis, has named two new members to its board of directors.
Michael Dowling: Bending the curve of gun deaths in America
To borrow a phrase used regularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to “bend the curve” since firearm-related deaths reached an all-time high of nearly 49,000 in 2021.
Quint Studer: Middle managers are game changers to reverse the senior leader trust gap
I’ve worked in healthcare a long time and have met hundreds if not thousands of senior leaders. Every day I see that this group is passionate about serving staff, patients, and the community to the best of their ability.
Ochsner's 'lofty goal' to redesign care
Hospitals and health systems have continued to evolve their approaches and strategies to tackle today’s industry challenges. For New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, that has meant an increased focus on patient access, particularly in the ambulatory setti…
Hospitals make incremental progress on leadership diversity
Hospitals are making progress to diversify their C-suites, management and boards, though there is still significant room for improvement, according to a Feb. 28 report from the American Hospital Association.
Mitch McConnell to exit Senate leadership post: 5 things to know
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from his leadership post in November, multiple news outlets reported Feb. 28.
Where some COOs, CFOs are passing the baton
Nearly a quarter of health systems are appointing new executives to lead provider compensation — a function previously headed by COOs and CFOs, according to a recent report shared with Becker’s.
Mississippi College of Nursing names interim dean
The Mississippi College School of Nursing in Clinton, Miss., has named Lisa Eichelberger, PhD, RN, as its interim dean, according to a Feb. 27 announcement.
Healthcare CEOs pledge $10M to tackle gun violence
Health systems across the U.S. have joined the Ad Council and a coalition of health systems to launch a new public awareness and education campaign focused on gun violence prevention.
