A decade ago, at a backyard cookout, we kicked around the bold idea of starting a medical school, one that would change the way future physicians practice medicine. We realized that you can’t make all improvements necessary to remodel a flawed American…
Hospital and health system CEOs have a lot on their plates as they tackle an array of financial and workforce challenges.
An independent audit commissioned by Cleveland-based MetroHealth found its former CEO concealed bonuses from the board. Dr. Boutros immediately disputed the findings through his attorney.
Often, healthcare leaders write columns to share best practices, innovative ideas or organizational success. And while I have been fortunate to present that type of work here, today I am writing to solicit feedback, find collaboration opportunities and…
CEOs’ confidence in their own teams and industries is waning, according to a recent survey from management consulting firm Korn Ferry.
Women are more confident than men in their management abilities in the workplace — however, they are less likely to agree they’ll have opportunities to prove themselves, CNBC reported Feb. 27.
Depending on who you ask, there are plenty of skills a great hospital leader needs in their toolbox to be successful. To be a leader others respect and look to in good times and bad, it helps to focus on the finish line, but also know your raison d’etr…
Identifying the obstacles to achieving healthcare system goals — including positive outcomes and patient satisfaction, sourcing and retaining quality talent, and getting payers to stay current on reimbursements — is the first step to organizations movi…
In the wake of shootings across the U.S., about 50 leaders of some of the nation’s largest health systems and hospitals are pledging efforts to address gun violence.
Lynda Young, MD, and Elvira Guardiola were named chair and vice chair of Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health’s board of trustees, respectively.
