An article in NEJM Catalyst examines the evolving role of the chief medical officer. Among the observations:
“The CMO has been described as the Influencer in Chief, functioning to facilitate change and build resilience. To be effective, the CMO must not only perform as a leader within the hospital C-suite, but must also mentor leadership capacity among the medical staff. CMOs are frequently involved with organizational cultural change, including the transition from volume to value. Focus on value creation may bring about increased scrutiny on CMOs to ensure return on investment.”
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