Cleveland Clinic executive considered for VA top job

Laura Pedulli | June 04, 2014 | Health Exec | Policy & Regulations

After a controversy of excessive wait times and IT struggles at the Department of Veterans Affairs spurred the resignation of Eric Shinseki, the White House now is considering a high profile hospital executive from Cleveland Clinic to take over the beleaguered agency, reports the Wall Street Journal.

The White House currently is considering nominating Delos “Toby” Cosgrove, MD, CEO and president of the Cleveland Clinic, to take the helm of the VA. Sources told the newspaper that he is seriously considering pursuing the position.

Cosgrove previously served as a surgeon in the U.S. Air Force and served in Da Nang, Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Republic of Vietnam Commendation Medal.

Laura Pedulli

Around the web

Cardiovascular Business

Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals.

AI in Healthcare

A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

Cardiovascular Business

FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

Cleveland Clinic executive considered for VA top job

Related Content

Around the web