Category: Leadership & Management

A Kentucky CEO transitions back to his first love, patient care

It’s not something you hear every day, a hospital CEO exits their role to become a chief medical officer. But for Stephen Toadvine, MD, that scenario became the reality and calling that he could not ignore. 

Why culture matters to Intermountain's Lee Boyles

Lee Boyles has served as president of Intermountain Health’s Montana and Wyoming market and president of St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Mont., since March.

Rush's CEO bases leadership on 'data and not anecdotes'

Leaders who can tell a good story can only go so far in today’s data-driven world.

OSF HealthCare president dies at 57

Sister Diane Marie McGrew, president of OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Ill., died June 9 after a five-year battle with ovarian and uterine cancers. She was 57.

Hospital CEOs meet with White House on gun violence prevention

Dozens of health system executives traveled to the White House June 6 to meet about public health and hospital-based strategies to address gun violence in the U.S. 

3 leaders to be honored for humanism in healthcare

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on fostering humanism in healthcare, will honor three leaders June 10 at its annual gala in New York City.

This CEO embraces the night shift

Last year, just weeks into his job as president and CEO of Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare, Michael Charlton had an initial glimpse into the challenges faced by on-call staff at his new organization. 

Mental healthcare: One of the greatest tests for today's health system leaders

Today and over the next several years, mental health will challenge hospital and health system executives in how they communicate, prioritize, respond and invest. 

Telehealth: Down, but far from out

Industry headlines this spring read like an obituary for telehealth. With major players like Walmart and Optum stepping back from the technology and telehealth companies deep in the red, it’s understandable that some are quick to pronounce the industry…

Michael Dowling authors book on advancements in geriatric care

Northwell CEO Michael Dowling is the co-author of a newly published book that details the strides made in geriatric care over the past 50 years.