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.

Half of cancer patients ignorant about imaging, and it’s causing them depression, anxiety and stress
Such “scanxiety” can have a detrimental effect on exam quality, delay care and necessitate additional imaging, experts write in the Journal of Radiology Nursing.
Cardiovascular Business announces its Forty Under 40 Class of 2025
Cardiovascular Business is thrilled to unveil the Forty Under 40 Class of 2025.
We asked readers to nominate individuals who are already making a major impact on the world of cardiovascular health at a young age. We wanted to hear about your best, your brightest, your most radical thinkers; the people who are never satisfied by something being “good enough” or “how it’s always been done.”
UCLA names new radiology chair, plus more leadership moves from SimonMed, GE HealthCare and Siemens Healthineers
Jonathan Goldin, MD, PhD, is the California institution's first new imaging chief in 20 years, replacing noted radiologist Dieter Enzmann, MD, who is stepping down.
Why surgery, not TAVR, remains the best treatment for some AS patients
TAVR is being used in more patients to treat severe aortic stenosis. However, according to a new commentary piece, SAVR is still the smartest treatment option for certain populations, including younger patients with bicuspid aortic valves.
Over 45% of radiologists and other docs are burned out, down from the 2021 peak
Despite the improvement, physicians remain at greater risk for such workplace fatigue when compared to other professions, the AMA reports.

ACC urges all interventional cardiologists to use intravascular imaging during PCI

New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology detail how intravascular imaging can help clinicians before, during and after PCI procedures.

Bijoy K. Khandheria, a cardiologist known for his generosity and kindness, dies at 66

"He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of interacting with him and learning from him," according to a loving tribute from the American Society of Echocardiography.

Manufacturers, health organizations unite to address medical supply chain

The newly formed group, the American Medical Manufacturers Association, includes Altor Safety, Aquaspersions USA, Blue Star NBR, Lutema, Ochsner Health, Premium-PPE, SafeSource Direct, United Safety Technology and Vizient as its initial members.

Q&A: What the rise of private equity investments in cardiology means for cardiologists and their patients

Private equity investors have grown more and more interested in cardiology in recent years. Why the sudden shift? And what does it mean for patient care going forward?

Movers & Shakers: Johnson & Johnson, Community Healthcare Trust, Emids

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of the latest executive movements in the healthcare space, featuring Johnson & Johnson, Community Healthcare Trust and Emids.

Another ransomware warning for healthcare providers: North Korean attacks

Healthcare and public health organizations have been alerted to another ransomware threat––this time from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Q&A: What healthcare providers should do after a data breach

Health Exec caught up with Rob Kim, chief technology officer at digital solutions provider Presidio, to understand what healthcare organizations should do after a data breach.

For many academic radiologists, achieving work-life balance is a struggle

Many radiologists are not only working extra hours but also buying back vacation time, according to new data.

Leadership

Half of cancer patients ignorant about imaging, and it’s causing them depression, anxiety and stress

Cardiovascular Business announces its Forty Under 40 Class of 2025

UCLA names new radiology chair, plus more leadership moves from SimonMed, GE HealthCare and Siemens Healthineers

Why surgery, not TAVR, remains the best treatment for some AS patients

Over 45% of radiologists and other docs are burned out, down from the 2021 peak