Chief Healthcare Executive

08/12/2025

GLP-1 drugs certainly have gained popularity, and a new RAND Corporation report sheds new light on those who are trying the medications. One in five women between the ages of 50 and 64 have tried them, according to RAND's survey.

More Americans are turning to these drugs to lose weight, and a new RAND report sheds light on the patients using the medication.

08/07/2025

Even as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu, MD MBA of the Hospital for Special Surgery says it's important to recognize that surgery isn't always the best option. In this essay, he makes the case that conservative care, especially physical therapy, remains underutilized despite strong evidence supporting its effectiveness.

Many patients hope that surgery is the fastest way to healing. But the truth is that for most, surgery is not the best solution.

08/05/2025

He's run marathons and even longer distances, but Lucio Fragoso, president and CEO of Manning Family Children's, is tackling his biggest challenge yet. He's running the Leadville 100 Trail Run, and he's aiming to raise funds for pediatric patients with his "100 Kids, 100 Miles" campaign. "I will run every mile, all 200,000 steps for our kids, and share their story of strength, of resilience, of overcoming, of battling their own mountains and the inspiration that they give us," he says. https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/children-s-hospital-ceo-gears-up-to-run-100-mile-race

07/29/2025

Today, U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of America's best hospitals. The list includes the top regional hospitals in America's largest metro areas, the best in certain conditions, and 20 hospitals earning spots on the U.S. News honor roll.

The news outlet has produced the highly anticipated list for more than three decades. Chelsey Wen of U.S. News talks with us about this year’s honorees.

07/14/2025

Millions of Americans have been impacted by breaches of private health data this year. Here's a look at the biggest health data breaches in the first half of 2025.

Some breaches affected millions of Americans. Hospital systems and other companies with health records experienced cyberattacks and other types of breaches.

07/10/2025

Want better patient outcomes? It starts with your people. Huron’s Penelope Elebash explains why human capital management is key for hospitals navigating change.

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07/02/2025

After the Senate passage of the tax and spending bill, hospitals are hoping to limit the damage before the bill heads to President Trump's desk. The House is taking up the legislation, and hospitals are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

The Senate signed off on a tax package that hospitals adamantly opposed, saying it would leave millions without Medicaid coverage. Hospitals say it would do ‘irreparable harm.’

07/01/2025

As lawmakers try to finalize the tax bill before the July 4 deadline, hospital trade groups are pressing lawmakers to reject it. The Federation of American Hospitals and American Hospital Association have written letters to senators imploring them to reject the deal.

Health systems say the Senate plan would lead to hospitals cutting services or shutting down. Healthcare groups are pressing lawmakers to avert cuts.

06/30/2025

Hospitals say the Senate tax package would leave millions with Medicaid coverage, and some hospitals could shut down. The American Hospital Association is sending letters urging senators to vote against the bill. Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, said the package would lead to "the closure of hospitals, particularly in rural areas." https://tinyurl.com/4rhepdvw

06/26/2025

For the third year in a row, Duke Regional Hospital ranked at the top of the Lown Institute's list of America's most socially responsible hospitals. Jason Carter, president and COO of Duke Regional, said the hospital is striving to find ways to meet people outside the four walls of the hospital. "We're in the business of meeting people where they are," he said.

The Lown Institute again put the North Carolina hospital at the top spot in its annual ranking of providers. Jason Carter, the hospital’s president, says Duke has a commitment to access.

06/18/2025

Human capital is healthcare’s most valuable asset. In this new video, Huron’s Penelope Elebash breaks down how health systems can maximize workforce potential to boost performance, improve patient outcomes, and lead through change. Don’t miss her insights.

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06/18/2025

Hospitals say the Senate tax bill is even more disappointing than the House version, with bigger cuts to Medicaid. Sr. Mary Haddad, president & CEO of The Catholic Health Association of the United States, said the Senate plan would leave millions without coverage and could lead to hospital closures. "The bill unconscionably creates Medicaid cuts even further, which will only result in more people losing coverage, more facilities struggling to stay open, and more people not able to get the life saving care that they so desperately need," she said.

Advocates for hospitals said the Senate measure would mean bigger Medicaid cuts and millions losing coverage. They warn some providers would weigh cutting services and even closing their doors.