Category: Leadership & Management

The 4 values keeping Cincinnati Children's No. 1 in the workforce game

With the largest workforce in the city, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital works to ensure its nearly 20,000 employees have the support, resources and opportunities they need to thrive — both professionally and personally. 

White House to cut 1,300 CDC roles: Report

The White House has directed the layoffs of nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the CDC — around 10% of the agency’s workforce, The Associated Press reported Feb. 14. 

How Novant CEO's 'Carl's Corner Live' is reshaping system communication

Many health system CEOs aspire to create initiatives that foster deeper connections with employees and patients across their facilities. For Carl Armato, president and CEO of Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health, that vision became a reality with Carl’s…

White House forms 'Make America Healthy Again' commission

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Make America Healthy Again Commission after Robert Kennedy Jr. was confirmed Feb. 13 as HHS secretary in a 52-48 Senate vote. 

President Trump's healthcare executive orders, explained

President Donald Trump has signed 60 executive orders since taking office Jan. 20, including numerous that will shape healthcare policy at local, national and global levels. 

Interim CEO guides Penn State Health's evolution

Deborah Addo, interim CEO of Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health, has been navigating an exciting and transformative period for the system since she stepped into the role last fall. 

Former HRSA administrator returns to role

Thomas Engels has been named administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration. 

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary

The Senate voted 52-48 on Feb. 13 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary.

Judge halts DOGE access to treasury systems: 3 federal health updates

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, was blocked on Feb. 8 by a federal judge from accessing the Treasury Department’s central payment system after 19 Democratic attorneys general stated that they plan to sue over “unauthorized ac…

'Legacy of resilience': Leadership insights for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month in February, eight hospital and health system leaders shared how their heritage has shaped their leadership and approach to healthcare.