Hospital Leadership

Health IT spending, AI gaps, and Epic price tags signal a volatile 2026 for hospital CIOs

EHR projects topping $175M, AI testing gaps, and rising CIO turnover define the operational pressures reshaping hospital IT in 2026.

From the C-Suite to the Classroom: A Healthcare Leader’s Bet on the Next Generation

Healthcare isn’t short on strategy right now—it’s short on people, access, and experienced leadership where it matters most. In Texas alone, more rural hospitals have closed than in any other state over the past decade, leaving entire communities with limited access to care. At the same time, many health systems are realizing they haven’t…

Exploring the Intersection of Board Governance, Community Engagement and Creativity with Ann Margolin

Behind every city vote, hospital budget or zoning decision is a leader navigating tough, often conflicting priorities. Right now, public leaders are operating in an environment of rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and heightened community expectations—especially within safety-net systems that collectively provide billions in uncompensated care each year. The stakes are real—they affect patients…

Hot Takes on Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the Frontlines of a System in Decline

Across America, rural hospitals are facing an existential crisis. From physician burnout and recruitment struggles to malpractice insurance woes and shrinking OB units, the challenges facing small health systems are multiplying. According to the National Rural Health Association, roughly 190 rural hospitals have closed down or discontinued inpatient care since 2010 — and many more…

Dr. Kevin Stevenson Gives His Thoughts on the Evolution of Healthcare Over the Past Decades

As healthcare continues to transform faster than ever — shaped by post-pandemic burnout, staffing shortages, and the rise of AI — leaders are being forced to rethink what it truly means to deliver both value and compassion in medicine. With the U.S. expected to face a shortage of 64,000 nurses in 2030, healthcare leaders are…

Leading Through Change: Dr. Kevin Stevenson on Workforce, Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare

Healthcare is at a critical turning point, where staffing pressures, shrinking reimbursements, and rising patient expectations are reshaping the future of healthcare. According to the AACN Nursing Workforce Fact Sheet, the federal government projects more than 203,000 new registered nurse positions will be created annually from 2021 to 2031, reflecting high demand from an…

HealthSearch Partners’ Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley Urge New CEOs to Listen First, Diagnose Early, and Lead with Purpose in the First 90 Days

CEO turnover across U.S. hospitals is accelerating. Hospitals and health systems announced 146 CEO changes in 2023—a 42 percent increase over the 103 exits recorded in 2022, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. As more leaders transition into new roles, the importance of making a good first impression has intensified. The early…

Inside the SPD Revolution: Robby Miller on Embracing CensisAI²

A healthcare leader with three decades of experience reveals how AI technology is transforming sterile processing operations

2025’s Hottest Healthcare Trends with David Willis, Principal with ECG

Healthcare leaders must navigate workforce shortages and deferred investments while seizing new opportunities in a rapidly shifting industry landscape

Ryan Thousand at CHIME Fall Forum

A rural hospital CIO explains how strategic partnerships and AI-driven innovation help small communities compete with larger healthcare systems

Digital Health ROI Report

Hospital leaders are shifting their performance metrics away from cost reduction toward patient outcomes and experience, challenging vendor claims in the digita

MedCurate’s Transparent Marketplace is Tackling the Healthcare Staffing Crisis, Backed by Mentorship

A marketplace model is reshaping how hospitals fill staffing gaps while giving clinicians fairer compensation

Raising all Boats: Building Capacity for Global Health

Investing in healthcare education abroad helps developing nations retain talented professionals while strengthening their own medical systems

Sustainability in Healthcare: Why and How

Healthcare organizations are discovering how to cut carbon emissions without sacrificing patient care or stretching budgets further

Lessons Learned from 24-Year-Old Hospital CEO Aidan Hettler

Youth and unconventional paths are reshaping how rural hospitals think about finding and developing their next generation of leaders

Be the Best Part of Their Day: Values-Driven Leadership in Rural Healthcare

Rural healthcare leaders who align their teams around shared values can transform patient outcomes and community loyalty in underserved regions

Values-Driven Leadership Fosters Excellent Patient Care and Strong Staff Morale

Leaders who prioritize purpose and open dialogue create environments where healthcare workers thrive and patients receive exceptional care

Humanizing Healthcare (Part 2/3): Advancing Beyond the Walls

Healthcare transformation demands courageous leaders and individuals willing to challenge the status quo beyond traditional institutional boundaries

Focusing on Provider Experience and Engagement can Improve Healthcare Outcomes

Healthcare systems that prioritize clinician satisfaction alongside patient outcomes see measurable improvements across both metrics

CtUC Connect 2023 Overview

Industry leaders share strategies for optimizing sterile processing operations and boosting departmental productivity