Transitioning into a new C-suite is often a strategic process factoring in the organizational culture, operations and dynamics. While each individual brings their own experience to the transition, they also navigate the situation with fresh eyes and a desire to understand the processes in place.

The health system CEO mindset is changing to meet the unique stresses and opportunities for healthcare organizations today.

Cyberattacks against hospitals and health systems are becoming more frequent and disruptive. As a result, CIOs are working with their teams to heighten cyber hygiene across the organization.

Christina (Tina) Johnson, MD, was named president of Dignity Health's Sacramento market in California.

Physicians at Memorial Hermann Health System are aiming to address the congenital syphilis epidemic via a new testing program in its emergency department, the Houston Chronicle reported June 17.

Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital has received the first installment of its loan to bolster its reopening efforts. 

Nathan Berger, MD, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center's former chief of the hematology and oncology division, died June 16.

Twelve hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. 

On June 17, Merck received FDA approval for a vaccine designed to protect adults from pneumococcus, a type of bacteria that can cause serious disease, including pneumonia. 

Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System, is setting the record straight regarding his thoughts on the topic of health system and health insurer relationships.

Stanford (Calif.) University researchers found chronic hypertension in pregnant patients doubled in the last two decades, from 1.8% to 3.7%.

A Seattle-based UW Medicine heart failure program is keeping patients out of the hospital and providing indefinite care for vulnerable heart failure patients.

Meadowbrook, Pa.-based Redeemer Health president and CEO Michael Laign has shared plans to retire, effective July 15, after 31 years as the health system's CEO. 

Over the last few months, Dallas-based Steward Health Care has been subject to increased scrutiny regarding the health system's troubled finances and the status of its more than 30 hospitals across eight states. 

Kirkland, Wash.-based EvergreenHealth has named Bill Howe CFO. 

When accounting for the cost of living, Minnesota has the highest hourly mean wage for surgical technologists while Hawaii has the lowest. 

Financially stronger health systems are hesitant about acquiring weaker hospitals or systems, an M&A trend that is expected to continue as organizations continue financial turnarounds and work to steadily improve their operating margins after a financially challenging period, according to a recent report from ratings agency S&P Global. 

Health system C-suites are evolving to meet the changing needs and priorities of the organization. Roles focused on the patient experience, sustainability and health equity are on the rise.

The Justice Department unsealed documents related to Eithan Haim, MD, who is accused of violating HIPAA by leaking internal documents from Houston-based Texas Children's Hospital concerning gender-affirming services.

CMS is winding down financial assistance to providers that had Medicare payments disrupted by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.