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.

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Cardiologists want better data on how legal marijuana will impact heart health in the US

Many states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana in recent years, creating one of the more radical cultural shifts the United States has seen in quite some time. What could this trend mean from a cardiologist's perspective? 

Interventional cardiologist James B. Hermiller, MD, is officially the new president of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI).

SCAI president begins term on optimistic note: ‘Our field’s future is brighter than ever’

Interventional cardiologist James B. Hermiller, MD, officially assumed the position at the end of SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions.

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Texas Radiology Associates CEO Mark Kalmar takes home RBMA’s top award

Meanwhile, ARA Diagnostic Imaging's Stacy Sanso received the President’s Award while Central Oregon Radiology Associates' Jamie Dyer took home the Young Professional Award. 

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Wake Radiology raises over $124,000 toward finding a cure for breast cancer

More than 50 members of the practice’s team will participate in the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure, taking place May 4 at Research Triangle Park. 

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Radiology provider MedQuest Associates names new COO, plus leadership changes at Penn Medicine, St. Jude Children’s

Nilesh Rajadhyax is the new C-suite member at MQ, noted radiologist Andrew Smith will lead at St. Jude, and Mitchell Schnall becomes Penn's first data and technology solutions VP.

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Best and worst states for nurses 2024

Comparing all 50 states on 20 metrics of job satisfaction for nurses, WalletHub has landed on a familiar favorite for the top spot.

Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston West Virginia, as been using the FDA-cleared RoadMap artificial intelligence algorithm from HeartFlow in studies and in clinical used since it was cleared and said it helps cardiologists in several ways. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #Heartflow #AIhealth

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

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American Heart Association thinks pharmacists can play a bigger role in AFib care

Pharmacists interact with patients on a regular basis and are seen as a trusted source of health information. Can they help cardiologists improve care for AFib patients?