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.

Strategic Radiology expands into new state, adding Kentucky private practice
The coalition of independent imaging groups on March 3 announced the addition Central Kentucky Radiology PLLC and its 14 physicians.
Cardiology groups to Trump administration: AI still has a long way to go
Multiple cardiology societies responded to an HHS request for public feedback by outlining some of the current barriers to wider AI adoption. "It is essential that any policy frameworks must reaffirm that clinicians—not algorithms—remain at the center of patient care," ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, said.
Post-COVID, nurses still ‘lack confidence in management to act in the best interest of patients’
As of 2024, some 32% of hospital nurses indicated they remained unhappy on the job. No less troublingly, more than a quarter said they wanted to quit work outright.
Solis Mammography picks radiologist as president of its physician group
In the new role, Michael DeLeo, MD, MBA, will shape the company's physician management infrastructure, providing radiology services while leading strategic and operational initiatives.
AHA launches women’s health initiative—doctor Jen Ashton and husband donate $1M
Jennifer Ashton, MD, an OB-GYN who became a household name thanks to years of appearances on ABC News and Good Morning America, hopes this new initiative can help cardiologists learn more about such topics as menopause and hormone therapy.

RSNA offering new AI courses in San Francisco, Paris

RSNA has announced two new educational courses focused on AI, including the first RSNA Spotlight course to be hosted in the United States.

Radiologist recognized for accomplishments in cardiovascular imaging research

Pamela K. Woodard, MD, has been named the inaugural Hugh Monroe Wilson Professor of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for her accomplishments in cardiovascular imaging and research.

How understanding personality types improves teamwork in radiology

For radiologists to work well together—as a team and not a group of individuals—they must understand each other’s personalities, according to a recent analysis published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

How to improve the diversity of your radiology department's residency program

By developing a strategic diversity program, representatives from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s department of radiology successfully improved the diversity of its residency applicant pool and residency training program.

4 ways to improve care for transgender, gender-diverse patients in radiology

Many transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients report experiencing discrimination when receiving healthcare services, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

The healthy (and unhealthy) ways radiologists cope with burnout

More than half of radiologists who experience burnout cope with those feelings through exercise, according to a new report from Medscape. Radiologists also handle such feelings by speaking with friends and family, sleeping, playing/listening to music and isolating themselves from others.

ASRT Foundation names winners of 2019 International Speakers Exchange Awards

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has announced the winners of the ASRT Foundation’s annual International Speakers Exchange Award.

5 ways to reduce burnout among CT technologists, improve workflow

CT technologists, just like radiologists and other imaging professionals, can experience high rates of burnout. What can be done to combat burnout and keep patient care running smoothly?

Leadership

Strategic Radiology expands into new state, adding Kentucky private practice

Cardiology groups to Trump administration: AI still has a long way to go

Post-COVID, nurses still ‘lack confidence in management to act in the best interest of patients’

Solis Mammography picks radiologist as president of its physician group

AHA launches women’s health initiative—doctor Jen Ashton and husband donate $1M