The value of keeping cool under pressure | Lessons for Leaders
Marty Bonick, president and CEO of Ardent Health, stresses the importance of staying calm under trying circumstances.
NIH cuts, reorganization stir fears for future of medical research
About 1,200 at the National Institutes of Health are being forced out, including some key leaders. The cuts are part of the broader layoffs and reorganization of the Department of Health & Human Services.
Why Nemours Children’s Health is helping a Delaware neighborhood
Nemours is lending millions to a community center in Wilmington. Dr. R. Lawrence Moss of Nemours talks about why the effort is so important and fits in with the system’s mission.
Intermountain Health names leader of Nevada children’s hospital, and more | MED MOVES
Ardent Health appoints a COO, and other leaders tackle new challenges.
Four Michigan hospitals poised to get new ownership
Beacon Health System has reached an agreement to acquire Ascension’s hospitals in southwest Michigan. Ascension has divested other facilities recently.
Sanford Health aims to expand access to care in rural America
Most of the system’s patients live in rural communities in the Midwest. Bill Gassen, Sanford’s CEO, talks with us about reducing healthcare barriers in the heartland.
Hospitals, medical groups express anxiety over tariffs
Healthcare leaders say they’re concerned about the prospect of higher costs on medical devices as President Trump unveils new tariffs. Providers say it’s difficult to pass on the costs.
As Dr. Oz takes over CMS, hospitals hope to protect Medicaid
The Senate voted to install Mehmet Oz as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health systems have been worried about cuts to Medicaid.
Medical schools criticize Health Department layoffs
David Skorton, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, says the HHS reorganization will hurt health and research programs.
AdventHealth appoints veteran leader as new president and CEO
David Banks takes over the faith-based system, which operates 55 hospitals in nine states. He succeeds Terry Shaw, who previously announced his plans to retire.
Sanford Health CEO talks about Marshfield Clinic merger and potential for more growth
Bill Gassen, Sanford’s president and CEO, now oversees a system operating 56 hospitals in rural America. He says that the system could look at other deals.
Penn Medicine continues growth with acquisition of Doylestown Health
The health system says it has completed the deal. Penn Medicine has added other hospitals in the Philadelphia suburbs in recent years.
Tackling the decline of Black students entering medical schools
The number of first-year Black students fell by 11% this year. Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, talks about the problems and turning the decline around.
‘Decimated’: Health department layoffs wipe out divisions and key programs, critics say
The Health & Human Services Department began terminating 10,000 workers Tuesday. Public health leaders say the cuts undermine efforts to protect the health and safety of Americans.
FDA is ‘finished’ after mass layoffs, ex-commissioner says
Robert Califf, who led the Food & Drug Administration under former President Biden, said most leaders with knowledge of safety are gone.
Two Ohio hospitals have closed temporarily, and it’s not clear when they’ll reopen
The Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation paused all services last week. Insight Health Systems acquired them after Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy.
Working to bring more women into healthcare technology roles
At Northwestern Medicine, leaders are working to recruit more women in IT roles and prepare them for management positions.
UVA Children’s Health gets its first chief, and more | MED MOVES
Providence appoints a new top digital officer, and other leaders tackle new roles.
Delivery disparities: Hospitals do more C-sections among patients in minority groups
A new report from the Leapfrog Group shows greater rates of C-sections among Black, Asian and Hispanic patients. The report also finds an uptick in C-sections.
How HHS cuts could hurt emergency response
Tom Cotter, CEO of the Health Response Alliance, said the reductions could undermine efforts to track diseases and prepare for future pandemics. He’s worried about a preparedness program for hospitals.
‘Nonsensical’: Health leaders and lawmakers criticize HHS job cuts, reorganization
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is reducing its workforce by 20,000 and merging divisions. Health leaders and some lawmakers say the moves will hurt public health and safety.
HHS plans to cut 10,000 jobs, close offices, and merge agencies
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says it will combine divisions and plans to close half of its regional offices. The department says it will save $1.8 billion.
Trump administration pulls billions in COVID funds, and health leaders warn of lasting damage
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is taking back $11 billion it provided to state and local health departments. States are evaluating the impact of the cuts.
Washington state hospitals warn budget cuts could lead to reduced services
Hospital leaders say reduced state aid could force painful choices, especially as providers worry about less support from the federal government.
Susan Monarez, Trump’s CDC nominee, could be a good choice, if given the clout
The president nominated Monarez after pulling his first choice, Dave Weldon, due to a lack of support. Advocates hope Monarez can be a voice for science.
DexCare CEO pushes against capacity constraints in hospitals
Derek Streat talked with us about the growth of the company created by Providence, working with hospital systems, and expanding the ability to serve more patients.
For patients with diabetes, use of glucose monitors depends on how they get them
Researchers find patients are more likely to continue using them if they get them from medical equipment suppliers rather than pharmacies. Dr. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the study.
Officials tout progress in preserving two Pennsylvania hospitals
After saving Crozer Health from the threat of closure, state officials say an agreement is in place to keep its facilities open. But they say there’s still work to be done.
When hospital leaders should consider ‘cultural fit’ over skill sets
Some leaders say health systems should consider how an employee meshes with the system, even if they lack some experience.
LifeBridge Health CEO announces plans to retire, and more | MED MOVES
Geisinger, Cone Health, and WellSpan Health all announces new leaders.
