Category: Leadership & Management

Lawmakers approve independent VCU Health CEO role

Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that makes several changes relating to the board of directors and the CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health.

The most 'overrated' and 'underrated' CEOs, per executives

Fortune has released the results of its cross-industry survey of business executives who voted on the “most underrated” and “most overrated” CEOs.

The key to success in 3 areas at this AdventHealth Florida hospital

AdventHealth Lake Wales (Fla.) celebrated its fifth year as part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth in 2024 with zero hospital-acquired infections in two key units, reduced turnover and improved employee satisfaction.

RFK Jr. clears first HHS nomination hurdle

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines on Feb. 4 to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS secretary nomination. His nomination now goes to the full Senate floor, where he needs 51 votes for a confirmation. 

Former Nebraska system CEO dies

Stephen Long, who served as president and CEO of Omaha, Neb.-based Methodist Health System from 1992 to 2007, died Jan. 31 at age 78 after an extended illness. 

Former Nebraska system CEO dies

Stephen Long, who served as president and CEO of Omaha, Neb.-based Methodist Health System from 1992 to 2007, died Jan. 31 at age 78 after an extended illness. 

How 1 Florida system reached a quality milestone

When Paul Hiltz became CEO of Naples (Fla.) Comprehensive Health in 2019, he partnered with the board to set a vision of becoming a top-50 organization. A strong CEO-board relationship, physician engagement and leadership development were key to achiev…

How 1 Florida system reached a quality milestone

When Paul Hiltz became CEO of Naples (Fla.) Comprehensive Health in 2019, he partnered with the board to set a vision of becoming a top-50 organization. A strong CEO-board relationship, physician engagement and leadership development were key to achiev…

CMS' Transforming Episode Accountability Model: 5 strategic considerations for hospital leaders

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) represents the most significant mandatory bundled payment program, affecting nearly 750 hospitals across 188 geographic markets. Starting January 2026, t…

Sanford CEO talks Marshfield Clinic merger, integration process

On Jan. 1, Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System merged into a 56-hospital nonprofit integrated system.