Leadership

Sanford Health Fargo (N.D.) has announced several changes to its physician leadership team, the Grand Forks Herland reported Jan. 22. 1. Doug Griffin, MD, is retiring from his position as chief physician in May. Dr. Griffin has practiced family medicine…

Advancements in physician ownership models and AI are a few of the things that physicians are eyeing with anticipation in the year ahead.  Two physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss what is exciting them in healthcare.  Editor’s note: Responses have…

The relationship between physicians and their patients has come under intense pressure in recent years as medical misinformation and corporate interests become dominant forces in healthcare.  Three physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss what they see as the biggest disruptions…

Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics has named Christopher Meyer, MD, as CEO, making him the first practicing physician to lead the organization. Dr. Meyer joined TCO in 2003 and has held leadership roles for nearly two decades, including on the…

Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics named Christopher Meyer, MD, as CEO, the first practicing physician to lead the organization. Dr. Meyer joined TCO in 2003 and has held leadership roles for nearly two decades, including on the board of directors…

The University of Miami is launching an executive education program exclusively tailored to physicians entering into senior leadership roles, according to a Jan. 13 news release from the university.  Unlike other executive education programs, the University of Miami’s upcoming Global…

Ameya Kulkarni, MD, has been appointed as executive medical director of the Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States.  In the role, Dr. Kulkarni will lead the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which employs more than 1,800 physicians, according to a Jan.…

Here are five physician executive appointments since Jan. 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Robert Cavagnol, MD, was appointed president for Carle Health’s Bloomington-Normal Service Area.  2. Chirag Choudhary, MD, was named vice president and chief medical officer of Cleveland…

In a Jan. 9 survey, the American Medical Association identifies physicians’ core concerns regarding what is expected to be a “dynamic state legislative landscape” in 2026.  The survey includes responses from 64 medical societies in all 50 states and Washington,…

The jump from board president of Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy to CEO is a major transition for Matthew Lavery, MD, and his clinical work. Still, he said keeping up with patient-facing work will be important to being a strong C-suite leader. Dr.…