The leadership norms CEOs are breaking

The leadership norms CEOs are breaking 
Becker's Hospital Review; by Kristin Kuchno; 7/2/25 
From rejecting strict hierarchies to forging unconventional partnerships, hospital and health system CEOs are challenging long-held leadership norms to build stronger, more responsive organizations. ... Here, six healthcare CEOs share the norms they have intentionally moved past — and what their teams have gained in the process.

1. Joan Coffman. President and CEO of St. Tammany Health System (Covington, La.): Moving beyond traditional partnerships. ...
2. Jason Harrington. President and CEO of Lakes Regional Healthcare (Spirit Lake, Iowa): Transparency. ...
3. Jeff Mengenhausen. CEO of Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health: Embracing a resilient mindset. ...
4. George Mikitarian. President and CEO of Parrish Medical Center (Titusville, Fla.): Committing to one organization. ...
5. Nicholas Shirilla. CEO of Lovelace Regional Hospital (Roswell, N.M.): Breaking hierarchical separations. ...
6. Rick Smith. CEO of Troy (Ala.) Regional Medical Center: Visibility. ...