Becker's Physician Leadership

The wealthiest person in U.S. healthcare, as of Feb. 19, is Thomas Frist Jr., MD, co-founder of HCA Healthcare, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s 500 richest people across industries. Total net worth: $45.4 billion…

James Downing, MD, will step down as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital later this year after 12 years at the helm, the Memphis, Tenn.-based organization said Feb. 19. In late 2026, Dr. Downing will transition into…

Optum has launched Value Connect, an AI-powered platform designed to help payers and providers operationalize value-based care models by combining clinical, operational and financial data into a single system. The platform uses AI across quality measures, utilization patterns and risk…

A former senior director of data analytics at Optum was found guilty of defrauding the company out of more than $1.2 million through a scheme involving a fraudulent hire and salary kickbacks.  What happened? What’s next? 

Leadership transitions across hospitals and physician organizations remain steady as systems look to maintain stability, advance strategic partnerships and guide long-term growth. Here are three recent moves that signal how organizations are aligning leadership with clinical integration and community-focused care…

Physicians have been hearing “artificial intelligence” as a buzzword for years, but many told Becker’s the real disruption won’t come from one flashy tool or a single breakthrough product.  Instead, it will come as AI gets embedded into the everyday…

Physician practice consolidation is showing no signs of slowing in 2026 — in the last 20 days, at least five physician groups have changed hands, underscoring the continued shift away from independent practice and toward system and investor-backed ownership. Between…

Dallas-based Symmetry Anesthesia has named Aaron Stewart chief financial officer and Jennifer Grover chief operating officer. The physician-led organization tapped both leaders to support its continued growth and clinician-led model, according to a Feb. 18 news release. Ms. Grover also…

Humana has acquired Sarasota, Fla.-based MaxHealth, a primary care network owned by private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners’ Best Value Healthcare, Bloomberg reported Feb. 12. Sources told Bloomberg the deal could value MaxHealth at about $1 billion. The report follows…

A growing number of primary care practices are joining independent physician associations as a way to gain leverage in contract negotiations with insurers and avoid merging with large health systems, according to a Feb. 16 KFF Health News report. The…