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.

Cardiologist reportedly fired over role with CDC vaccine panel—wife calls it a ‘staggering turn of events’
Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, has been fired from his role as a pediatric cardiologist. His wife and others say he was let go because he is now the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Cardiologists join chorus of voices urging Trump administration to kill cybersecurity proposal
The proposal, first announced by the Biden administration, was developed to improve patient data security. Those opposed argue that it would significantly increase costs and create a logistical nightmare for hospitals and health systems throughout the country.
Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond
Pediatric electrophysiology is an invaluable part of any healthcare system, and its importance is only growing as technologies continue to evolve. We spoke to Nicholas Von Bergen, MD, to learn more about where the specialty is headed in the years ahead.
Private equity-backed oncology network hires noted radiologist as medical director, in-house reader
Robert J. McDonald, MD, will support the “strategic expansion” of radiotheranostic services across the American Oncology Network of clinics spanning 20 states.
How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people
The American public’s trust in healthcare institutions, long a matter of common courtesy, fell off a cliff after the COVID-19 crisis. Two academic physicians propose a treatment pathway for the injured patient—aka our healthcare system’s reputation for reliability.

‘Father of ECMO’ Robert H. Bartlett remembered for his passion, kindness

Robert H. Bartlett, MD, was a pioneer surgeon who helped develop the world's first ECMO technology. He died at the age of 86 following a long illness.

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Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications

From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of rads submitting breast care claims to Medicare dropped from about 47% down to 34%.

Rural hospitals band together to offer MRI services

Five Northern California critical access hospitals are banding together to share a mobile MRI unit across three counties.

Well-known cardiologist Peter A. Soukas, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, FACP, has become chief medical officer of carotid stent maker InspireMD Inc.

Cardiologist Peter Soukas becomes chief medical officer of carotid stent company

The company said the move will help it prepare for what is expected to be a rapid expansion of carotid stenting.

RSNA picks new editor to oversee 100-year-old flagship journal

The society's board has selected Suhny Abbara, MD, to take on the prestigious title in January following an “extensive” international search.

Cardiovascular Research Foundation is merging with Fogarty Innovation

CRF merges with Fogarty Innovation to take healthcare innovation to the next level

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation and Fogarty Innovation are joining forces to help innovative researchers and technologies flourish in today's competitive medtech industry. The two organizations made the partnership official at TCT 2025 in San Francisco.

Radiologist, radiation oncologist elected to National Academy of Medicine

The independent, nonprofit—which provides objective advice on health policy—has picked Pamela K. Woodard, MD, and David G. Kirsch, MD, PhD, for the prestigious designation.

Cardiology leader, a ’40 under 40’ winner, arrested for leaving baby on beach

Both parents were arrested for neglect and then released the next day after posting a $1,000 bond. The child was unharmed.

Leadership

Cardiologist reportedly fired over role with CDC vaccine panel—wife calls it a ‘staggering turn of events’

Cardiologists join chorus of voices urging Trump administration to kill cybersecurity proposal

Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond

Private equity-backed oncology network hires noted radiologist as medical director, in-house reader

How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people