Leadership

Nineteen physicians currently serve as legislators in the 118th Congress — four in the senate and 15 in the House of Representatives.

The CEO of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems is paid more than $1.3 million a year, according to an SEC filing. 

Here's what to know about the five richest physicians in the U.S., as of March 28:

Castle Connolly recognized health systems and hospitals that have the most top physicians.

Liam Gannon, MD, former emergency department director of Morristown, Vt.-based Copley Hospital, is suing the hospital for allegedly firing him after he raised safety concerns surrounding the switch to a new records system, VTDigger reported March 14. 

Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., added three physicians to its leadership team, according to three March 13 news releases from the health system.

Jacqueline Saito, MD, has been appointed the new chief quality and safety officer and vice president for medical affairs at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Monique Butler, MD, was appointed president of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare's graduate medical education.

James Voos, MD, has been elected president of the NFL Physicians Society.

Here are 11 physicians who have recently been appointed to CEO roles, as reported by Becker's in 2024: