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.

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.
Is the job market for health execs about to undergo a shakeout?
Among healthcare organizations sweating the possible passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” few have more to worry about than nonprofit hospitals and health systems that compete with privately held or publicly traded rivals for executive talent.
Congenital heart surgeon named president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Emile Bacha, MD, is an internationally recognized leader in both pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery.
Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, was left paralyzed after battling severe orthopedic issues for his entire career. Back in the cath lab after a long recovery, he is now stressing the importance of workplace safety among interventional cardiologists.
HHS names interventional radiologist as next national coordinator for health IT
A physician and engineer, Thomas Keane, MD, MBA, will oversee federal policy related to interoperability, electronic health records and other medtech issues.

Imaging practice files class action lawsuit after insurer refuses to cover COVID-related losses

Alliance Radiology first filed suit against CNA Financial Corp. on April 29, saying it has lost business as leaders have looked to comply with state orders to postpone nonurgent imaging.

More radiology conferences move online to keep attendees safe

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and Radiology Business Management Association are the latest to opt for virtual gatherings in 2020.

American Board of Radiology balks at letting docs take exams remotely during pandemic

Residents have reportedly protested plans by the American Board of Dermatology—under the same umbrella org as ABR—to move forward with in-person testing set for July in Florida.

Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine the latest to cancel its in-person conference

SIIM said the decision was influenced by both continued travel restrictions among its members and a desire to quell the spread of COVID-19.

Protect 'heroic' providers from legal liability, American College of Radiology urges governors

ACR has joined the country’s largest physician association in urging states to safeguard docs from malpractice suits during the COVID crisis.

Siemens donates $1.5M to US health centers in areas hit hardest by COVID-19

Such centers are the country’s largest providers of primary care and often cater to underserved patient populations and individuals without health insurance, the company noted.

How radiology practices can prepare for the ‘surge’ once routine cancer screenings resume

Experts with the University of Michigan and RSNA recently explored such preparations in a new editorial, published in Radiology: Imaging Cancer.

RBMA tackles COVID crisis, other issues with new podcast

The Radiology Business Management Association is offering chatty yet meaty podcasts on the business of radiology for listening anytime. Subscriptions are free and open to anyone who’s interested.

Leadership

Rad Partners now has 200 radiology residents working across 10 programs

Is the job market for health execs about to undergo a shakeout?

Congenital heart surgeon named president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Cardiologist became paralyzed after wearing heavy aprons in the cath lab for decades—but he fought back

HHS names interventional radiologist as next national coordinator for health IT