Leadership

Here are two physicians appointed as CEOs of hospitals or health systems since Nov. 1, as reported by Becker’s. 1. Clint Seger, MD, was named CEO of Billing (Mont.) Clinic-Logan Health, effective Jan. 1. He currently serves as co-CEO of…

In a Nov. 26 report, the American Medical Association notes that the evaluation process for physician residency applicants has shifted into a more “holistic” approach, placing a greater emphasis on “soft skills” during interviews.  Looking at a survey from the…

The University of Minnesota board of regents canceled a meeting that was originally set to address ongoing negotiations among the university, Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services and M Physicians, the physician group within the university’s health system, The Minnesota Star Tribune…

The consolidation of independent physician practices by hospitals, insurers, corporate entities and private equity firms shows no signs of slowing down. In 2024, at least 47% of physicians were employed by or affiliated with hospital systems, up from 30% in…

Elevance Health has finalized a policy that will impose a 10% administrative penalty on facility claims if a non-contracted clinician is involved in the patient’s care with its Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial plans in 11 states.  Here’s five…

Here are 10 physicians recently hitting notable milestones in clinical practice and leadership, as reported by Becker’s: 1. A team of providers from Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine became the first in the U.S. to treat a pancreatic lesion using endoscopic…

Almost 34% of physicians identified as introverted in a Medscape survey of 15,000 physicians in 2018, a rate slightly higher than the U.S. average of 30%.  In a Nov. 17 viewpoint published in Medscape, author Sarah Garone explores the challenges…

The American Medical Association has launched a new initiative to support physician-led projects focused on improving community health.  According to a Nov. 13 news release shared with Becker’s, the Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program will award $50,000 grants…

Gastroenterologist Dinesh Madhok, MD, was recently appointed CEO of Jacksonville, Fla.-based after nearly three decades with the company.  He joined Becker’s to discuss his long-term priorities, his focus on caring for the whole patient rather than individual procedures, and how…

Here are 15 appointments, exits or other moves by physicians in executive roles since Oct. 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Cliff Deveny, MD, president and CEO of Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health, shared plans to step down and transition into…