Leadership

Fifty eight-percent of U.S. physician leaders say they hope to become a CEO one day, according to a new McKinsey & Co. survey of 296 physicians.  Among the 258 who are not currently CEOs, 58% expressed interest in the top…

Here are five physicians who have made recent Becker’s headlines for achieving clinical or leadership milestones: 1. Gastroenterologist William Evans III, MD, conducted the first endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic cancer in the state of Kentucky Oct. 10. The…

Here are 22 physicians who have been appointed as hospital or health system CEOs since June 3, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Christopher Longhurst, MD, was selected as the next CEO of Seattle Children’s, the largest pediatric and adolescent academic…

Orthopedic surgery has been identified as the least diverse medical specialty, according to at least one report published in 2025 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. More than 80% of orthopedic surgeons are male and more than 74%…

The relationship between patients and physicians has become increasingly strained in recent years as payer challenges, diminishing access and rising medical misinformation complicate the once straightforward dynamic.  Two physicians joined Becker’s to discuss how physicians can enrich their connection with…

After seeing its impact in more than 1,000 patients, I can confidently say: AI-powered point-of-care EEG is transforming how we deliver neurological care. By removing barriers to access, it’s helping democratize seizure diagnosis across every part of the hospital. Fast…

Physician leadership within hospitals, health systems and private practice has dropped off in recent years, as growing administrative burdens, burnout and other factors exert added pressure on physicians and discourage them from stepping into leadership roles. Anthony Lefebvre, MD, a…

Physicians in 2025 face a myriad of challenges, from health insurance complexities to the rise in medical misinformation. Four physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss the most difficult lessons they’ve had to learn in the profession.  Editor’s note: Responses have…

Michael Lucchesi, MD, former chair of emergency medicine and chief medical officer at New York City-based SUNY Downstate Medical Center, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for embezzling $1.44 million from the hospital, Brooklyn District Attorney…

Physicians’ presence in leadership roles within hospitals, health systems and private practice has declined in recent years, as increased administrative burdens, burnout and other job pressures make it more difficult for physicians to expand beyond purely clinical responsibilities.  But physician…