Volume 35, Number 4
July/August 2020
The soaring incidence of mental health problems triggered by COVID-19 and the resulting precipitous economic downturn, combined with the social distancing required to curb the coronavirus’ spread, have thrust telemental health into the spotlight
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Healthcare executives cannot let their guard down on physician satisfaction even during an unprecedented event like the COVID-19 pandemic. Even in areas that have been less devastated by COVID-19, healthcare executives may wonder how to best preserve their valued relationships with physicians as they cope with the ramifications of the global emergency.
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For many weeks, the healthcare community has been immersed in taking care of patients and families and getting through the pandemic. While we are slowly emerging and the rise of COVID-19 incidences lessens for many, we have a more enduring toll to face in racial injustice.
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Given the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic, accelerating steps needed to elevate empathetic behavior is especially important.
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As this article went to press, there were still many unknowns. Predictions of potential new waves of the COVID-19 virus into 2021 seemed likely to come true, compounded by interaction with the normal flu season.
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Healthcare organizations today are seeking energy efficiency solutions to improve patient comfort, help them act as good environmental stewards and reduce costs.
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The long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy and the health delivery system is still being assessed. What’s clear is that it has thrust hospitals to the forefront of public consciousness.
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Leading by greatness is the capacity to inspire your teams to extraordinary performance by bringing the fullness of who you are into the way you show up and lead each day.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made executive succession planning even more critical for the board, considering that only 45% have a plan in place for CEO (and other senior executive) succession, according to The Governance Institute’s 2019 Biennial Survey of Hospitals and Healthcare Systems.
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No U.S. hospital in recent history has cared for more gunshot victims at one time than Las Vegas’ Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center on the night of Oct. 1, 2017.
READ MOREACHE’s Ethics Committee is responsible for reviewing member grievances and recommending actions to the Board of Governors on allegations regarding Code of Ethics violations. During the 2019–2020 committee year, the Ethics Committee considered seven grievances concerning ACHE members.
READ MOREIn late 2018, ACHE conducted the sixth in a series of studies comparing career attainments of women and men healthcare executives. ACHE has conducted these studies every five to six years since 1990.
READ MOREThe American College of Healthcare Executives highlights members who were recently promoted, changed positions or retired.
READ MOREThe American College of Healthcare Executives congratulates members who recently received awards recognizing their contribution to healthcare management.
READ MOREWhether you want to volunteer, strengthen your leadership skills or become a Fellow, your local chapter is an excellent place for networking, professional development and career advancement opportunities.
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In working with organizations to place mid-level executives, the expectation is that many up-and-coming leaders—the “rising stars” or “high potentials”—will one day fill senior-level roles and shape the future.
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