Leadership

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…

Of the 3,428 billionaires on Forbes‘ record-breaking 2026 list, three built their wealth as physicians, through hospital systems, cancer drug innovation and surgical patents. The list was developed using stock prices and exchange rates from March 1, according to Forbes.…

From new leadership appointments to breaking new clinical barriers, here are 10 physicians that made Becker’s headlines in the last month.  1. Greer, S.C.-based Surgery Center at Pelham became the first ASC in the world to offer Stryker’s Mako Robotic…

The American College of Physicians has named LeRoi Hicks, MD, as executive vice president and CEO, effective July 6, 2026. Dr. Hicks will succeed Darilyn Moyer, MD, who announced plans in 2025 to retire in July 2026, according to a…

A recent survey commissioned by Jackson Physician Search and Kirby Bates Associates found growing adoption of “triad” leadership models across healthcare organizations, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.  The results were based on responses from 179 healthcare C-suite…

Here are 20 physicians who have been appointed to or will retire from executive roles within their respective hospitals, health system and healthcare organizations since March 1, 2026:  1. Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, president and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and…

Physicians are entering a new era of medical innovation as more organizations invest in robotics and other technology to support minimally invasive surgery and other clinical advancements.  Here are five notable “firsts” in healthcare that were spearheaded by physicians in…