For Shelley Miyamoto, MD, there were two reasons to become a cardiologist: The mentors she encountered during residency who inspired her and the physiology of the heart.
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BJC HealthCare chief revenue officer retires
Tracy Berry has retired from her position as vice president and chief revenue officer of St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare, she said in a LinkedIn post.
How Baptist Health boosted the patient experience
In a bid to elevate the patient experience and cultivate a patient-centered culture, Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health Medical Group introduced a new model to improve service quality and optimize patient outcomes.
Providence names chief administrative officer
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has shifted Alison Santore to the role of chief administrative officer.
'DEI' becomes 'IED'
The sentiments surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are changing — as are the words used to describe them, according to a recent report from The New York Times.
Why being the 'best' isn't Hartford HealthCare's top priority
There is an urgent need for a radical reimagination of the healthcare system, Jeffrey Flaks, president and CEO of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare, told Becker’s.
What sets the 'most admired' companies apart
The Apples, Microsofts and Amazons of the world are admired for many reasons, but one supersedes all: financial stability, according to Korn Ferry.
'It doesn't wow us anymore': Experts on what healthcare needs more of as cancer strikes younger
For many, recent headlines on cancer rates rising among younger adults have been jarring. But those working in oncology have had their eyes on worrisome trends for more than a decade.
Judge temporarily blocks Beth Israel closure
A New York judge has temporarily blocked New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System from closing Beth Israel Hospital until arguments are presented in court.
Association of Black Cardiologists enlists clinicians for new hypertension certification
The Association of Black Cardiologists is recruiting clinicians for a new certification program it launched in December related to hypertension management. The aim is to increase culturally conscious care for patient populations that are more like…
