Leadership is perceived as highly engaged at nearly double the rate of physicians and nurses, according to a fall 2025 survey from executive search firm B.E. Smith. The “B.E. Smith 2026 Healthcare Leadership Trends” survey was conducted via email between…
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Physicians and their teams are navigating an increasingly complex healthcare system, all the while juggling the wide array of priorities in their day-to-day patient care. One of the biggest challenges for physicians is striking the balance between innovation and cost,…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed frustration with Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota after it missed a March 31 deadline to finalize an agreement to fund the state’s largest medical school, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported April 6. In an April…
A former CMS administrator vocalized his support of the former CEO of Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health in the wake of a recently filed defamation lawsuit, CBS 6 Richmond reported April 2. In February, K. Craig Kent, MD, filed a defamation…
Average physician compensation climbed steadily across most specialties between 2020 and 2024, though the pace of gains varied widely — and not every specialty finished the period ahead, according to data from Medscape’s annual Physician Compensation Reports. Here is how…
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Pediatrix Medical Group has named two physician leaders to newly created quality-focused roles, according to a March 24 news release shared with Becker’s. James Barry, MD, will join as chief clinical quality and transformation officer, responsible for…
Here are 13 chief medical officer exits and appointments since March 1, 2026, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Robert Mayo, MD, shared plans to step down from his role as Rochester Regional Health’s chief medical officer. 2. Russell Adams, MD,…
Hierarchy is deeply embedded in the infrastructure of health systems and traditional methods of medical training — but some leaders are opting for a different approach. A recent survey commissioned by Jackson Physician Search and Kirby Bates Associates found growing…
Here are four physicians that were either appointed to or exited CEO roles at hospitals and health systems during February, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, announced plans to retire Dec. 31 as president and CEO of…
The Federal Trade Commission is ramping up scrutiny of healthcare markets, and physicians are likely to feel the effects. Here are 10 things to know: 1. The FTC is forming a dedicated Healthcare Task Force. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson directed…