Category: Leadership & Management

CEOs' healthcare perceptions: 4 survey findings

While some chief executives across industries see limited business opportunities in healthcare following the U.S. presidential election, others view it as a moderate risk, according to the latest Fortune/Deloitte survey.

Providence CEO's 3 predictions for 2025

Renton, Wash.-based Providence is nearing a leadership transition as President and CEO Rod Hochman, MD, plans to retire at the end of the year and COO Erik Wexler takes the helm. As he transitions to CEO emeritus, Dr. Hochman made three healthcare pred…

Pioneer of inpatient care dies

Edward Viner, MD, a retired chief of medicine, pioneer of inpatient care and oncologist, died Dec. 1 of acute myeloid leukemia at age 89, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

75+ Nobel Prize winners urge senators to reject RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination

Over 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging U.S. senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as HHS Secretary, The New York Times reported Dec. 9. 

Loyola Medicine CEO: Community partnerships key in 2025

Strategic partnerships with community organizations and other healthcare institutions are among the key ways Loyola Medicine plans to address challenges in 2025, President and CEO Shawn Vincent told Becker’s.

Former Northern Arizona Healthcare CEO dies

William (Bill) Bradel, former president and CEO of Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona Healthcare, died Nov. 13 after a decade-long struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, according to his obituary published by the Capital Gazette.

Suspect arrested: 5 UnitedHealthcare shooting updates

A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the New York Police Department said the afternoon of Dec. 9.

Healthcare entrepreneur to steer government efficiency panel: Report

A healthcare entrepreneur and former federal health official is reportedly guiding President-elect Donald Trump’s new government efficiency panel, The New York Times reported Dec. 6.

UnitedHealth Group CEO addresses shooting, scrutiny

In an internal video message to employees Dec. 6, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty addressed the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, along with the wave of public scrutiny and online vitriol the event unleashed.

California hospital changes management

Stockton, Calif.-based Dameron Hospital has transitioned from management under Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health to Modesto, Calif.-based American Advanced Management, according to a Dec. 6 news release shared with Becker’s.