Leadership

This news channel page highlights examples of leadership in hospital and health systems. While healthcare leadership is often seen as the positions of chief executive officers, chief clinical officers, chief of staff, and chief information officers, it also can can be other individuals or the entire healthcare system that shows unique ways to enhance patient care and manage strategies, quality, safety and revenue initiatives.

Cardiologist reportedly fired over role with CDC vaccine panel—wife calls it a ‘staggering turn of events’
Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, has been fired from his role as a pediatric cardiologist. His wife and others say he was let go because he is now the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Cardiologists join chorus of voices urging Trump administration to kill cybersecurity proposal
The proposal, first announced by the Biden administration, was developed to improve patient data security. Those opposed argue that it would significantly increase costs and create a logistical nightmare for hospitals and health systems throughout the country.
Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond
Pediatric electrophysiology is an invaluable part of any healthcare system, and its importance is only growing as technologies continue to evolve. We spoke to Nicholas Von Bergen, MD, to learn more about where the specialty is headed in the years ahead.
Private equity-backed oncology network hires noted radiologist as medical director, in-house reader
Robert J. McDonald, MD, will support the “strategic expansion” of radiotheranostic services across the American Oncology Network of clinics spanning 20 states.
How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people
The American public’s trust in healthcare institutions, long a matter of common courtesy, fell off a cliff after the COVID-19 crisis. Two academic physicians propose a treatment pathway for the injured patient—aka our healthcare system’s reputation for reliability.

Renowned radiologist Jeffrey Klein, MD, named RSNA board president

A consultant at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System in Vermont, Klein is a noted expert in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer.

Doctors still unsure about Trump’s heart health after ‘weird’ memo

It is still unclear which imaging exams President Donald Trump underwent to evaluate his cardiovascular health. The White House shared a memo Monday as an attempt to put this topic to bed—but questions remain.

White House releases statement on Trump’s heart health, MRI results

The update follows weeks of uncertainty and speculation after the president revealed he had undergone an MRI.

Medicare data reveal ‘highly concerning’ TAVR trends—are hospital rankings to blame?

Hospitals could be turning away high-risk heart patients to help their TAVR programs receive a higher ranking, according to new research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Radiologists urge specialty to ‘speak up’ on reimbursement-related issues

Three radiologists presented on hot topics in imaging economics Sunday during the opening day of RSNA 2025 in Chicago.

USC med school Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD, named RSNA board chair

Meanwhile, the society also announced Jennifer L. Kemp, MD, and Birgit B. Ertl-Wagner, MD, PhD, are joining its board.

Is the field of cardiology empowering or stifling? Cardiologists share their perspective

Some cardiologists feel the specialty is inclusive and nothing needs to change, but not everyone agrees with that sentiment. A new survey detailed the perspective of more than 1,500 cardiologists.

Cardiology groups share new recommendations for performing safe, effective cardiac ablations in ASCs

The timing of this new guidance from the Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology could not have been better—the document went live just as CMS finalized its decision to cover cardiac ablation procedures performed in ASCs.

Leadership

Cardiologist reportedly fired over role with CDC vaccine panel—wife calls it a ‘staggering turn of events’

Cardiologists join chorus of voices urging Trump administration to kill cybersecurity proposal

Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond

Private equity-backed oncology network hires noted radiologist as medical director, in-house reader

How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people