As many of us scroll through our favorite news app, we are greeted by reports of workplace violence, from verbal and physical confrontations to fatal shootings. What is often missing from the headlines are stories of the increasingly high frequency of workplace assaults suffered by health care professionals across the country.

Of the 20 largest health systems in the U.S., nearly half of the CEOs assumed their roles in the past four years.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot the morning of Dec. 4 in what appears to be "a brazen and targeted attack," according to the New York Police Department.

Forbes released its 14th annual "30 Under 30" list for 2025, highlighting North American leaders across 20 industries, including healthcare.

As healthcare systems navigate a tumultuous landscape of workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and increasing patient demand, the need for operational resilience has never been more urgent.

Personnel shortages and staff burnout are among the most pressing workforce challenges hospital CEOs face, highlighting the need for alignment between human resources leadership and the CEO in shaping staff-related initiatives. 

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women's leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.

If confirmed as the next CMS administrator, Mehmet Oz, MD, will be in charge of regulating companies with which he has deep financial ties, according to NPR and The Washington Post. 

Improving patient care remains a paramount goal for healthcare leaders navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

Like many baby boomers and those from earlier generations, I have vivid memories from my younger years of my grandparents and other aging adults struggling with an assortment of ailments that their doctors told them were just an inevitable part of growing old.

Over the past three years, Hackensack Meridian Health has reduced turnover for full- and part-time employees from a high of 14% to just over 8%. This improvement is partly due to heightened attention translating to greater engagement, Linda McHugh, the health system's chief experience and people officer, told Becker's.

Cupertino, CA – December 2, 2024 – Infinx, a trusted provider of AI-powered solutions for patient access and revenue cycle management, announces two strategic hires as part of its commitment to accelerating growth and advancing healthcare solutions. Ninad Chavda has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while Donald Barrett, Jr. has joined as Global Senior Vice President of Sales for the Acute Care Division. These new appointments underscore Infinx’s dedication to expanding its market presence and delivering technology-enabled solutions to healthcare providers.

Ken Hedley and his team at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital are guided by a patient-first mission.

With a booming population in Fort Worth, Texas, Cook Children's is expanding its capacity and access to care. 

Two former executives of Dallas-based Steward Health Care are now C-suite leaders at the private equity group that purchased the health system's physician practice, Boston Business Journal reported Nov. 26.

Health system C-suites are taking their organizations "back to the basics" next year to focus on improving quality outcomes and creating an elite patient experience. This means prioritizing a culture of service and training staff in hospitality.

Over 1,000 decision-makers from 400+ health systems will attend this virtual industry event dedicated to advancing healthcare operations through AI and predictive analytics

Dr. Alessio Fasano has joined Reckitt, a global consumer health company, as chief science and medical officer of its Mead Johnson Nutrition line.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. So are the leadership traits of the most effective top executives.

CEOs with strong leadership skills outperform peers in driving technological transformation and boosting related revenue, according to a recent Korn Ferry study.