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Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on July 31. July 25-31 1. Ellen Pollack, MSN, RN, retired as CIO of Los Angeles-based UCLA Health. Jeanne Markland was named interim CIO. 2. Mary […]

Through a new “Diamond Leadership” model, Houston Methodist aims to standardize its executive structure and create a single definition of quality across the organization.  The crown of the “diamond” is an assembly of each hospital’s CEO, chief nursing officer, chief quality officer and quality director. Each role is its own facet, and at the center […]

CMS published its fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System final rule on July 31.  Here are eight things to know: 1. CMS finalizes 2.6% Medicare payment increase for acute care hospitals. In 2026, CMS will increase Medicare inpatient hospital payments by 2.6% — a slight increase from […]

Dozens of countries could face higher tariff rates on imports to the U.S. if trade deals are not reached before an Aug. 1 deadline.  In April, President Donald Trump shared plans to impose reciprocal tariffs to match the rates that key trading partners levy on American imports. While the U.S. implemented a 10% baseline tariff […]

Ellen Pollack, MSN, RN, has retired as CIO of Los Angeles-based UCLA Health. Ms. Pollack stepped down in June, a health system spokesperson told Becker’s. Jeanne Markland, who most recently served as associate CIO and chief of applications, has been named interim CIO. Ms. Pollack started at the health system in 1993, working her way […]

Russellville (Ala.) Hospital has promoted Kathy Martin to CFO, according to a post on its LinkedIn page.  Ms. Martin has served as the 49-bed hospital’s assistant CFO since 2022, according to her LinkedIn profile.  “Her contributions have significantly advanced our financial strategies and strengthened our organizational goals,” the hospital said in the post.

As AI increasingly integrates into healthcare, Angela Lalas, executive vice president of finance and CFO at Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health, is focused on the impact it will have on workforce, healthcare finance and operations. “[Generative] and agentic AI is transforming the revenue cycle, the operational workflows and even how the clinicians provide care, how […]

Former Intermountain Health executive Marc Harrison, MD, is transitioning from CEO of Health Assurance Transformation Corp. to a strategic advisor role, effective July 31, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.  Daryl Tol will be promoted to president of HATCo, with the role also effective that same day. The leadership shifts come as General Catalyst, a venture capital […]

Allina Health shared plans to close four clinics — three suburban Minneapolis medical clinics in Inver Grove Heights, Maplewood and Oakdale, plus one on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis — effective Nov. 1.  In a statement shared with Becker’s, the Minneapolis-based health system said there is underutilized space across the organization’s clinics, and the closures […]

Like many healthcare leaders, Ted Wang, CFO of Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health, is keeping a close eye on the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act after it passed July 4.  “We all are anticipating a sizable cut and impact to our financials, including the MediCal reimbursement,” Mr. Wang said during a […]