Healthcare remains a transient business at the top with CEO turnover that is more than double the industry average and CEO tenure that typically is less than three and a half years.  What this means is that the clock is ticking from the moment the new CEO is announced. Top executive transition is expensive – and there is lots at stake – CEO’s have a limited amount of time to show results before Boards become restless and an organization dynamic starts to change. The perceived 100 day honeymoon period is a notion for romantics. For the new CEO, there are some clear and pointed action steps inside this short paper.

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