Melanie Blackman

Melanie Blackman is the strategy editor at HealthLeaders, an HCPro brand.

Melanie Blackman

Strategy Editor

mblackman@healthleadersmedia.com

Report Finds DEI Disconnect Among National Health System Board Goals, Implementation

Melanie Blackman, January 18, 2022

"[I]t is necessary to be proactive and innovative in order to achieve strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion goals from a governance perspective," says WittKieffer CEO, Andrew Chastain.

Providence and Hoag Split, Ending Decade-long Affiliation

Melanie Blackman, January 12, 2022

Hoag's independence will drive the expansion of reproductive health services in Orange County.

Looking Ahead: Healthcare Marketing Trends for 2022

Melanie Blackman, January 10, 2022

Smith & Jones shares several trends that will be essential to healthcare marketing in the coming year.

A Conversation with Ascension's 'Chief Storyteller'

Melanie Blackman, January 10, 2022

Nick Ragone, JD, shares how Ascension's marketing strategy is driven by the organization's mission and a strong focus on storytelling.

Healthcare Gains 143K Jobs in 2021

Melanie Blackman, January 7, 2022

The sector lost 3,100 jobs in December, despite an increase in jobs in the ambulatory services sector.

'Our Voice Matters:' CommonSpirit System VP of Population Health Innovation and Policy

Melanie Blackman, January 6, 2022

Alisahah Jackson, MD, shares the population health initiatives she's led at CommonSpirit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, her leadership background and style, and offers advice to future leaders.