William Peck, MD, the former dean and executive vice chancellor of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, passed away on Feb. 22 at age 89.
Category: Leadership & Management
Hospital leaders are always in the spotlight, so act the part, says Mercyhealth finance exec
Hospital C-suite leaders have a lot of balls to juggle daily, but they should know that while they are keeping their eyes on their priority responsibilities, everyone else in the organization is looking to them for leadership. This is especially true i…
Biden to GOP: Don't touch healthcare dollars
Ten days before releasing his budget proposal, President Joe Biden contrasted his administration’s efforts to lower healthcare costs with what he anticipates will be Republicans’ preliminary plans to cut federal healthcare programs.
Hospital CEO exits hit 4-year high
Hospital CEO exits hit a high in January, with 23 departures announced being the highest CEO turnover across 29 industries, according to one new analysis.
Health experts react to 'low confidence' conclusion that COVID-19 came from lab leak
Physicians and other health experts are emphasizing the need to focus on preventing the next disease outbreak and eliminate politics from science in response to the U.S. Energy Department’s new conclusion that a mishap at a Chinese laboratory was the m…
HHS aims to cut down backlog of healthcare probes
Federal officials said Feb. 27 they are creating new divisions within the HHS Office for Civil Rights as part of efforts to shrink a growing backlog of healthcare investigations.
Leadership styles of 68 health system executives
Strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all leadership style perfect for health systems. Many top executives are most effective as leadership chameleons, shifting between styles based on the s…
CEOs' political beliefs sway some directors to leave: Study
If incoming CEOs are not on the same side of the political aisle as the directors on their new boards, exits might ensue, according to a recent study from the University of Notre Dame (Ind.).
Hackensack Meridian initiative sees violence as healthcare's business
Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Edison, N.J., has provided aid to hundreds of people affected by gun violence through an initiative called “Project HEAL.”
3 ways AI supports OR access and experience – for surgeons, staff and patients
One of the most expensive assets in the hospital, the operating room (OR), is also one of the most challenging to utilize efficiently.
