Leadership

New visa rules and fees have disrupted international physician recruiting at healthcare systems across the nation this fall, leaving many worried about long-term effects on existing staff shortages. Foreign clinicians typically enter the U.S. on two types of work visas:…

A new McKinsey & Co. survey of 296 physicians found that among 258 physician leaders who are not currently CEOs, 58% are interested in stepping into the CEO role. The survey identified several key motivators driving physicians in the U.S.…

There have been a slew of federal policy updates thus far in 2025, from further cuts to physician reimbursement to major shifts in vaccine recommendations and other public health policies.  Fiur physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss the federal policies…

Three former leaders and three physicians at Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health are being sued for alleged retaliation and fraud in a lawsuit filed Oct. 3 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Here are eight things…

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…