Weekly Recap - May 31st

The latest healthcare leadership searches, hires, and news.

Author

Joe Burke
May 31, 2024

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"You don’t build a business, you build people, then people build the business."

Zig Ziglar

In today’s edition:

Discover the latest leadership searches, moves, and hires from leading organizations, including GBMC Healthcare (Towson, Maryland), The Saint Francis Hospital (Hartford, Connecticut), Monogram Health (Memphis, Tennessee), University of Pennsylvania Health System (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), University of Utah Health (Salt Lake City, Utah), and many more.

EXECUTIVE MOVES AND HIRES

Saint Francis Names New Hospital President

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford has appointed a veteran healthcare administrator from Florida to take over as president.

Boston Medical Center Appoints Physician-in-Chief Anthony Hollenberg as Hospital President

BOSTON – Anthony Hollenberg, MD, currently Physician-in-Chief at Boston Medical Center (BMC), has been appointed as the next President of the hospital by the BMC Board of Trustees to continue to advance the academic medical center’s leading role in clinical innovation, research, and health equity.

Tracey Franovich Named McLaren Macomb President and CEO | McLaren Macomb News

Tracey Franovich, RN, MHA, MBA, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer at McLaren Macomb, effective May 5, 2024. Franovich assumes executive leadership of the Mount Clemens hospital and its multiple care campuses following the retirement of Tom Brisse earlier this year. Brian Balutanski, McLaren Health Care Corporate Controller and previously the Chief Financial Officer of McLaren Macomb, served as the hospital’s interim President and CEO. Franovich is currently serving as President and CE...

RWJBarnabas Health Announces Mark E. Laccetti as Executive Vice President for Compliance and Audit

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Mark E. Laccetti as its Executive Vice President for Compliance and Audit.

Julia Puchtler Named UPHS Chief Financial Officer

Julia Puchtler has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, effective July 1, 2024.

Dr. Mouzakes Named Hospital General Director

Longtime pediatric ENT physician named to key post at Albany Medical Center.

HEADLINES

Home-based acute care extends care beyond hospital walls  - Health Data Management

Market forces, the pandemic and patient preferences are enabling the transition to home-based hospital-level care, and patients are all in favor.

Opinion: Path to WNC's patient care begins with well-being of health care workers

There is a lack of trust in the health care industry that can be rebuilt by working together, from patients to providers to health care leaders.

5 Cloud Security Best Practices for Healthcare Leaders

With increased scrutiny on healthcare and the cloud, it’s a good opportunity for those IT leaders to take another look at the 5 basic best practices for their infrastructure.

Is the Healthcare Industry Embracing Risk in Its Contracts? - MedCity News

As the healthcare industry slowly moves toward value-based care, healthcare companies are thinking about taking on risk. During a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST conference, healthcare leaders shared some key ideas about how the industry is embracing risk in its contracts.

Tata Consultancy Report Shows AI in Healthcare on Rise

Tata Consultancy Services AI for Business Global Study shows that three-quarters of healthcare leaders are deploying AI to drive innovation and efficiency

How much hospital CEO pay is too much? This city is considering a cap on executive compensation - Lown Institute

Hospitals are an outlier among nonprofits when it comes to CEO pay, and hospitals in Los Angeles are no exception. Here's what one union is doing about it...

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BONUS: INNOVATION CORNER

AI's Role in Healthcare: Insights from Thoughtful's Dan Parsons

In a recent interview with The Register, Dan Parsons, co-founder and chief product officer at Thoughtful AI, discusses the significant potential of AI in the healthcare industry. Parsons highlights how AI, particularly in roles like digital nurses, can help alleviate critical staffing shortages, enhance patient experiences, and reduce costs. He acknowledges the challenges, such as the risk of errors and biases, but emphasizes the importance of starting with low-risk applications and maintaining human oversight.

Parsons also points out that AI can free healthcare professionals from mundane tasks, potentially making their roles more engaging and productive. He explains that as the demand for healthcare services grows, driven by an aging population, AI could play a crucial role in supporting healthcare workers and improving efficiency.

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– Joe Burke, Leaders In Health