Hospital and health system CEOs’ workforce priorities are evolving amid changing generational expectations and a growing sense of urgency. In 2025, hospital and health system CEOs are doubling down on employee engagement and retention. For Andres Duran, CEO of Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, Texas, the focus in recent years was on hiring top talent to fill critical roles.

“In 2025, however, our priorities have shifted toward employee satisfaction and retention,” Mr. Duran told Becker’s. “We are investing more deeply in our existing staff, whether through professional development, recognition, or workplace culture, because keeping our team engaged and fulfilled has become just as important as bringing in new talent.” The shift is driven by the evolving expectations of today’s

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