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September 16, 2026

Takeaways from the most recent news in the technology and policies shaping healthcare.

Hospitals

MUSC Radiology Chair Munden to Step Down; Lewis Named Successor

By Healthcare Technology News ·

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is planning a leadership change in its radiology department. Reginald Munden, MD, DMD, will step down as chair at the end of December 2026, according to Becker's Hospital Review. Madelene Lewis, MD, will take over as department chair effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Munden has led MUSC's radiology department for 5 1/2 years. The extended runway, with the transition announced well ahead of the 2026 handoff, gives the academic medical center time to manage succession without disruption to clinical operations, teaching, and research.

Leadership transitions at academic radiology departments carry weight beyond a single hospital. These chairs shape imaging strategy, workforce pipelines, and increasingly the adoption of AI tools that are reshaping how scans are read. A smooth, planned handoff signals stability for staff and trainees at a time when radiology faces persistent workforce pressure and rapid technological change.

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UVM Health Cuts 199 Jobs in Latest Workforce Reduction

University of Vermont Health is eliminating 199 positions while adding 55 new roles, a net loss of 144 jobs, amid ongoing financial pressure.

Why it matters: Even large regional health systems are cutting staff to survive tight margins, a trend reshaping healthcare's workforce.

Hospitals

Dartmouth Health Cuts 124 Jobs, 303 Open Positions

Dartmouth Health laid off 124 employees and eliminated 303 open positions at its flagship medical center and Southern Region clinics as it moves to cut costs.

Why it matters: Layoffs at a respected academic system underscore how deep financial pressure now runs even at the most prestigious hospitals.

Hospitals

Jimmy Johnson's Top Leadership Lesson for Health Execs

At Becker's IT + Revenue Cycle Conference, coach Jimmy Johnson said recognizing people individually is the leadership habit that matters most.

Why it matters: Retention and engagement in high-burnout healthcare functions often hinge on personal recognition, not just pay or process.