Leadership

Rhode Island officials have given conditional approval of the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, provided some key provisions are met.

Millions of Americans are taking care of loved ones, and they’re struggling. AARP’s Susan Reinhard talks about ways organizations can help those workers.

Lifespan and Brown University have finalized plans for a closer relationship, and Lifespan will soon become Brown University Health.

The Virginia health system began its program in 2023. Theresa Trivette of Valley Health talks about the program and keys to success.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we talk with Lynn Falcone, the CEO of Cuero Health in Texas. She talks about moving to a new electronic medical record system, cybersecurity and much more.

As health systems and providers use artificial intelligence more widely, they must consider the evolving legal landscape. Attorney Kathleen G. Healy offers guidance for hospital leaders.

Novant Health has abandoned its planned purchase of two facilities after the Federal Trade Commission secured an injunction delaying the deal.

More leaders are focused on closing disparities. Caretha Coleman of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda talks about the need for transparency and measuring progress.

The health system announced that its digital patient records are now available across the system. Ascension says the breach occurred when an employee downloaded a malicious file.

Health systems need to do more to ensure those with physical or intellectual disabilities are getting the best care. Marcus Schabacker of ECRI talked about the issue.

CommonSpirit Health names a president to oversee nine hospitals, and other leaders take new roles.

AI has emerged as the most comprehensive safety option available and as a solution offering the shortest implementation timeframe.

Lawmakers are seeking to create a Senate commission on mental health to examine ways to make it easier for Americans to get the help they need.

Thousands of skilled doctors and nurses are awaiting visas to come to the U.S. to deliver much-needed care. They would provide welcome relief to the overburdened healthcare workforce.

Chief Healthcare Executive kicks off a new feature looking at what inspired leaders in medicine. Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society says her grandfather spurred her career choice.

Healthcare leaders, and those aspiring for bigger roles, can take different paths to success. Sometimes a lateral move can give leaders a chance to earn valuable skills.

K. Craig Kent, the CEO of the University of Virginia health system, talks about the importance of having a strategic vision and making sure employees feel like they’re part of it.

Many residents and medical school students are battling burnout. Health systems need to ensure they don’t drive more doctors away.

Advocates are confident that Congress will ultimately agree to continue virtual health flexibilities, but lawmakers may not seal the deal until after the election.

Children’s National Hospital hires a leader for a newly created AI role, and other leaders take new posts.

New federal data shows about 7% of Americans have had long COVID. Other research published this week sheds more light on the impact of long-lasting symptoms.

Shannon Medical Center has agreed to buy the River Crest Hospital from Universal Health Services, the for-profit system.

The FTC has opposed Novant Health’s purchase of two hospitals from Community Health Systems, but a federal court has approved the deal.

The health system has opened clinics and deployed mobile vans to offer better access for patients in Virginia. Sentara leaders talk about the effort and the results they are seeing.

The government must go beyond voluntary compliance, says U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden. He cited the disruption from the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which has hurt hospitals nationwide.