The recent executive order on immigration is more than just a headline for Providence St. Joseph Health. It hits close to home on a personal level. More than 300 of our caregivers are nationals or dual nationals of the seven countries named in the executive order. These individuals are valued...
These days, you can’t turn on the news or scroll the headlines without seeing some mention of the Affordable Care Act. “Repeal and replace” is the sound bite we hear over and over again. But the big question, yet to be answered, is “Replace it with what?” While the ACA is far from perfect and has...
Like you, I’ve been thinking about last week’s election results and what they might mean for health care in the United States, particularly when it comes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). I’ve received questions from caregivers who are wondering whether the ACA will be altered or even repealed, and...
Last week, we celebrated our 100th day as Providence St. Joseph Health. It was a great opportunity to recognize the coming together of two longstanding organizations founded by women – the Sisters of Providence and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Their commitment to serving the poor and...
Anyone who has worked in health care for more than a decade will remember the “100,000 Lives” campaign. Launched about 10 years ago, it was a bold initiative to tackle alarming rates of patient deaths and harm due to preventable medical errors in hospitals. The campaign established a burning...
I am pleased to write to you today as president and CEO of our new parent organization, Providence St. Joseph Health. It’s an honor to serve in this role, and I’m excited to work with you to create a healthier future for everyone in our communities, especially the poor and vulnerable. Together,...
Since taking over three years ago as CEO of Providence Health & Services in Renton, Wash., Dr. Rod Hochman has aggressively pursued a population health management strategy for the 34-hospital system, which spans five Western states. Its proposed merger with St. Joseph Health System, whose approval...
When it comes to exceptional leadership, there are a few key ingredients. In healthcare, business savvy and administrative experience combined with clinical expertise lends people the capacity to lead with influence and intelligence. Rod Hochman, MD, president and CEO of Providence Health &...
Rod Hochman, MD, president and CEO of Portland, Ore.-based Providence Health & Services, asks the following question: "What are the things I know will be true?" Dr. Hochman has led Providence as president and CEO since 2013. The system includes 34 hospitals across five states — Alaska, California,...
This interview with Rod Hochman, the President and CEO of Providence Health & Services, was conducted by Eric Larsen, Managing Partner, and condensed by Juliette Mullin. Q: How did you transition from physician to hospital executive? Hochman: Here's the thing: You never make the switch. It's a...
