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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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.

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Most adults know nothing about CKM syndrome—but it impacts nearly everyone

Nearly 90% of adults are believed to already have at least one risk factor of CKM syndrome. The American Heart Association hopes patient education and physician collaborations can help increase awareness about this dangerous condition.

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Radiology experts advocate against purging decade-old imaging data

Researchers with the University of Virginia recently aimed to answer this question, sharing their findings in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine. 

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Cincinnati Children’s names new radiologist in chief

Andrew Trout, MD, will take on the title after previously serving as associate chief of faculty development and director of clinical research in radiology. 
 

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Wake Radiology expands breast imaging division, adding 5 new radiologists

The physician-owned, Raleigh-based practice said this coincides with its new “We See the Difference” campaign, aimed at educating women about screening. 

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American College of Radiology names annual Gold Medal Award winners

ACR’s board has chosen Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, and Debra Monticciolo, MD, as its next honorees, who will be recognized at the organization’s 2026 annual meeting in May. 

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How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate

It is estimated that less than 20% of eligible patients in the U.S. adhere to LCS recommendations, despite numerous studies highlighting the exam’s effectiveness. 

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Beyond 'tech': Restoring professional identity in imaging

In this Radiology Business opinion piece, Rachel Bowne, senior manager of imaging at AdventHealth Apopka, Florida, discusses the evolving titles of technologists and how leaders must change their thinking about the profession.