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.

hospital price transparency

US healthcare enters 2024 with transparency momentum to build on

Both providers and payers upped their game on price transparency in 2023.

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Mayo Clinic uses automation to share Patient Praises with radiology staff

The noted academic institution trimmed about 3 minutes from the manual feedback-sharing process while also bolstering feelings of appreciation among its imaging team. 

Melvyn Schreiber

Renowned radiologist retires after more than 60 years in the specialty

Melvyn Schreiber, MD, was one of the first radiology residents at the University of Texas Medical Branch and later became chair of the department.

harvard university picks physician as interim president

Physician picked to guide Harvard through present storm

Embattled academic executive Claudine Gay resigned from her post as president of Harvard University yesterday, and the esteemed Ivy League institution almost immediately appointed an interim leader.

Radiology provider Akumin’s CFO resigns amid bankruptcy process

Ronald J. Bienias, MBA, of consulting firm AlixPartners—who is already Akumin’s chief restructuring officer—will serve as interim chief financial officer. 

Cheri Canon

Radiologist named chief physician executive at UAB Health System

Cheri Canon, MD, will officially transition into the role on May 1, replacing retiring anesthesiologist Keith A. (Tony) Jones, MD. 

best hospitals for women

Women’s org names best hospitals for women

The Women’s Choice Award is out with its 2024 lists of best hospitals for women across 19 categories, from bariatrics and cancer care to stroke care and women’s services.

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Strategic Radiology hires industry veteran from billing firm Zotec Partners to fill C-suite role

Greg Thomson, CPA, joins the independent practice coalition as chief operating officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience.