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.

Cardiac imaging pioneer remembered for his joy and enthusiasm
Former American Society of Echocardiography president and well-known cardiac ultrasound pioneer Roberto Lang, MD, died at the age of 73. He helped develop 3D echo technology that is now used by care teams on a daily basis.
9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging
Consulting firm Vizient is forecasting continued growth in the specialty, driven by shifts in where patients receive care, new therapies that require imaging and a rapidly aging population.
Veteran pediatrician urges young physicians to build relationships with radiologists
“By rebuilding the custom of frequent visits and conversations, we can get to know each other again," writes Eleanor R. Menzin, MD.
Texas medical school selects radiologist as next dean
Texas Tech Health El Paso has picked Baylor College of Medicine radiology chief Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD, as the next leader of its Foster School of Medicine.
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.

Medtronic, DaVita launch new kidney health company

"Mozarc Medical's focus will be on meaningful and innovative kidney health technologies that improve the overall patient experience and increase access to care globally," CEO Ven Manda said.

Cano Health leadership team in disarray after directors resign

Billionaire Barry Sternlicht, founder and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, was one of the board members who resigned.

Johnson & Johnson offers nearly $9B to settle talc lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has offered to pony up $8.9 billion over 25 years to settle all current and future claims that its talc baby powder contained asbestos and caused cancer to some consumers. It is one of the largest consumer liability settlements in history.

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Expert panel: Radiologists with MBAs weigh in on private equity’s entrée into imaging

Three members of the specialty recently offered advice to leaders navigating this issue in their organization.

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Too much too soon? Elon Musk, other tech leaders pause AI development to review ethics

Healthcare is one of the biggest areas of opportunity for AI, with more than 500 health AI algorithms cleared by the FDA over the last several years.

The healthiest and unhealthiest US cities

San Francisco is the healthiest city in the United States in 2023, according to a recent ranking from WalletHub.

Cardiologist Azeem Latib joins Supira Medical

The interventional cardiologist is now working with vendor Supira Medical to help advance the company's next-generation percutaneous ventricular assist device.

How and why to gift radiology residents with ‘ownership’

“Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership. And a sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon a team or organization can have.”

Leadership

Cardiac imaging pioneer remembered for his joy and enthusiasm

9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging

Veteran pediatrician urges young physicians to build relationships with radiologists

Texas medical school selects radiologist as next dean

Rad Partners now has 200 radiology residents working across 10 programs