Howard Brody, MD, PhD, a pioneer in the field of medical ethics, died July 22 at 75, KnoxTNToday.com reported July 29.

Instilling psychological safety in the healthcare workforce is crucial in patient care, leaders have said. 

St. Bernard Hospital, located in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, recently celebrated its 120th anniversary. Leaders say this milestone is particularly meaningful given the challenges of remaining sustainable in today's healthcare environment.

The American Hospital Association has selected 36 healthcare leaders for a 12-month fellowship program aimed at addressing critical issues related to healthcare costs, quality and safety.

Chuck Stokes, former president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, died July 23, according to a LinkedIn post by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Forty-six hospitals and health systems secured a spot on Forbes' seventh annual America's Best Employers for Women list.

CEOs' concerns about inflation have grown following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates in June.

Age diversity in the University of Kansas Health System's leadership team is valued.

St. Louis-based Ascension is implementing a strategy to improve its financial health, continue investments, and evaluate its portfolio and future geographic footprint.

Physician well-being is critical in healthcare delivery, but systemic and cultural barriers remain for those with disabilities, one physician wrote in a June 24 article published in JAMA.

One key responsibility for leaders across industries is connecting their teams to the big "why" of their roles. Why is the organization essential to its customers? Why is the employee's role important? Why do we do what we do?

Three in 10 managers are engaged in their roles, according to a recent Gallup survey.

Louis Burgher, MD, PhD, former Clarkson College president and hospital CEO, died July 19 at 79.

Historically, health systems have undervalued the pharmacy department, according to leaders at Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger and Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health. 

Pharmacists and community health workers are most successful in hypertension interventions, according to a study from researchers at New Orleans-based Tulane University.

Most hospitals are lacking three things they need to succeed, Paul Keckley, PhD, wrote in a July 15 article on his website. 

Hospital and health system leaders can learn skills to address unprofessionalism with Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy's two-day course this fall.

If you were to follow Lorenzo Brown, president and CEO for Orange City, Fla.-based AdventHealth Fish Memorial and the West Volusia market, on LinkedIn, you would see that his posts exhibit a passion and dedication for improved healthcare leadership.

Marc Boom, MD, has been named chair-elect designate of the American Hospital Association's board of trustees.

President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign July 21 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee to replace him in the 2024 presidential race.