Leadership

The National Academy of Sciences has elected 84 new members in recognition of their distinguished and ongoing research achievements.
National Hospital Week is a wonderful opportunity to take time to celebrate the health care field and the people who make health care so special.
The Senate yesterday confirmed five people nominated by President Trump to serve seven-year terms on the Federal Trade Commission, restoring the panel to a full five members.
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., today announced he has withdrawn his nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs amid allegations of improper conduct.
Also in this week’s roundup: Leadership changes at Shawnee Mission Health in Merriam, KS; HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI; North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA; and Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, NJ.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar yesterday named Indiana insurance executive James Parker to direct the HHS Office of Health Reform and lead the department’s initiative to make health insurance more affordable and available.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: New CEOs of Broward Health Imperial Point and McLaren Central Michigan; CIO of Prime Healthcare; and COO Boca Raton Regional Hospital. 
At Montefiore Medical Center, Foreman was committed to serving the needs of the local community while at the same time returning the organization to a sound fiscal position.
Adam Boehler, founder and former CEO of home-based care company Landmark Health, will join the Department of Health and Human Services this week as deputy administrator and director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation