Succession planning is key to ensuring that hospital leadership transitions do not affect hospital operations or patient care. However, nearly half of hospital boards do not have a plan in place. Most do not have someone who could step in as CEO. This is especially concerning when there may be sudden departures in the midst of a healthcare crisis.
Today, we're speaking with Susan DeVore and Michael Alkire of the healthcare improvement company, Premier, Inc. about emergency succession planning. Susan is the current CEO of Premier, and will be stepping down in May, when she will be succeeded by Michael.
