As the healthcare industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, industry leaders are locating the proper workforce investments to help deliver strong returns. These strategies, from developing targeted roles to expanding employee support services, help organizations drive revenue, retention and patient satisfaction.

As hospital and health system CEOs evolve alongside their organizations, so do their strategic priorities. From workforce engagement to social determinants of health, long-serving leaders are focusing more on the performance signals that matter most today.

Some illnesses announce themselves immediately, like that first sneeze before flu symptoms really crash into you, while others can sneak up on you, like when you wake up in the morning with a raging sore throat after feeling just fine the day before. But these sneaky bouts of sickness aren't confined to the occasional virus or infection.

When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common. Becker’s asked seven presidents and CEOs who have led their organizations for 10 or more years to share how their leadership has evolved and how they navigated internal resistance earlier in their tenures.

Two Milford Regional Medical Center caregivers were recently recognized as Hometown Heroes at a Worcester Red Sox gam

Health systems across the U.S. are increasingly launching or expanding their own health plans to enhance care coordination, improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Becker’s has curated a list of health system-owned and -affiliated health plans from across the country.

A CEO’s first year often brings unexpected challenges and new priorities. For leaders who have held the role for more than a decade, continued growth means evolving leadership styles and skill sets in response to organizational change and increased complexity.