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.

Cardiac imaging pioneer remembered for his joy and enthusiasm
Former American Society of Echocardiography president and well-known cardiac ultrasound pioneer Roberto Lang, MD, died at the age of 73. He helped develop 3D echo technology that is now used by care teams on a daily basis.
9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging
Consulting firm Vizient is forecasting continued growth in the specialty, driven by shifts in where patients receive care, new therapies that require imaging and a rapidly aging population.
Veteran pediatrician urges young physicians to build relationships with radiologists
“By rebuilding the custom of frequent visits and conversations, we can get to know each other again," writes Eleanor R. Menzin, MD.
Texas medical school selects radiologist as next dean
Texas Tech Health El Paso has picked Baylor College of Medicine radiology chief Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD, as the next leader of its Foster School of Medicine.
Rad Partners now has 200 radiology residents working across 10 programs
RP said it has two more residency program slated to launch in 2026, with its research institute developing curriculum focused on artificial intelligence and the business of imaging.

Radiation oncology relatively low in ‘hazardous attitudes,’ although ‘macho’ makes the radar

The Federal Aviation Administration assesses pilots for five “hazardous attitudes” that may forewarn of risky behaviors in the air. Therapeutic radiology researchers have adapted the FAA scale for radiation oncologists making treatment decisions.

Top 6 wealthiest Americans in healthcare

A number of healthcare industry folks were included in Forbes’ latest ranking of the wealthiest Americans in 2022.

Healthcare spending to rise $370 billion from inflation, labor costs

Rising labor costs and high inflation rates are expected to drive up the annual U.S. national health expenditure by $370 billion by 2027, according to a recent report from McKinsey.

Overworked and inadequately trained, many x-ray managers are in 'an untenable position'

New survey data completed by 200 respondents reveal that 45% of x-ray managers have never received proper training on management practices from their organizations.

Movers & Shakers: Sutter Health, MyMichigan Health appoint new CEOs

Check out this week’s Movers & Shakers from Health Exec, a roundup of the latest executive movements in the healthcare industry.

Addressing radiology's reputation of 'incivility': Experts offer 3 tips for leadership

Prior studies have indicated that nearly 60% of radiology faculty have reported incivility as an issue in the workplace.

Kaufman Hall joins forces with Claro Healthcare

The deal brings together two healthcare consulting businesses during a period of mass consolidation across the healthcare industry.

Intelerad acquires Life Image, becomes 'largest medical image exchange network in the world'

The acquisition represents a significant advance in interoperability and will combine networks that total over 80 billion images globally, including data from institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Leadership

Cardiac imaging pioneer remembered for his joy and enthusiasm

9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging

Veteran pediatrician urges young physicians to build relationships with radiologists

Texas medical school selects radiologist as next dean

Rad Partners now has 200 radiology residents working across 10 programs