Jay Asser

These were the HealthLeaders stories on CEOs that readers were most interested in tracking this year.

A new survey reveals the factors that are driving clinicians toward the exit, pushing hospital leaders to rethink how they support and retain their workforce.

Standardization and shared governance are essential for hospitals adopting hybrid workforce models across their facilities, says this CNO.

Emily Chapman explains why pediatric specialty demand is rising even as overall inpatient volumes decline, and where children's hospitals must invest to meet growing complexity.

Executives at the HealthLeaders Workforce Decision Makers Exchange explored multi-pronged strategies for strengthening long-term workforce sustainability.

Northwell Health's new leader John D’Angelo shares why investing in preventive health is both the right thing to do and a smart long-term strategy.

Two hospital leaders share their approaches to hybrid workforce models and how they can create a win-win for both patients and staff.

Executives at the HealthLeaders Workforce Decision Makers Exchange say storytelling is essential to get the word out about their internal culture.

Healthcare organizations are redefining how teams work together, combining virtual and in-person roles to create malleable and patient-centered workforce models.

Hospital leaders will gather to share strategies for enhancing their workforce, from stabilizing clinical teams to modernizing recruitment and acting with financial discipline.

The latest National Hospital Flash Report reveals that hospital margins tightened in August, suggesting continued financial pressure heading into the final quarter of 2025.

A new survey reveals that leaders are accelerating AI and digital transformation investments to drive innovation and workforce development for long-term sustainability.

Ben Eubanks of Lighthouse Research & Advisory explains how leaders can embrace technology without losing the workforce connection that defines healthcare.

As financial losses mount, the Philadelphia-based health system joins others across the industry in cutting staff to manage rising costs.

Cybersecurity failures are putting vulnerable hospitals at risk, prompting healthcare leaders to call for stronger national policies and coordinated defenses.

UPMC and CommonSpirit Health have signed a letter of intent for the sale of three-hospital Trinity Health System, potentially extending UPMC’s footprint into eastern Ohio.

Rock Health's latest report warns that even as funding rises, the growth of unlabeled and high deal size variability is blurring market benchmarks.

A study finds executive compensation is increasingly tied to hospital size and system growth rather than care quality, raising concerns about incentives in nonprofit leadership.

From groundbreaking acquisitions to halted merger plans, recent hospital M&A activity reveals both an appetite for innovation and growing caution amid financial and regulatory headwinds.

"Position leadership talent as early as possible" to involve clinicians in decision-making, says this COO.