title: More chief financial officers are setting their sights on the executive's suite.
abstract: More hospital chief financial officers are aspiring to the chief executive's suite, and many say they are better prepared for it than ever. However, industry experts say a lack of operations and leadership experience, and opposition from hospital boards, will keep CFOs from reaching the top. While the number of CEOs with a financial background is slim, some CFOs have reached their goals.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Nemes
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002322:Career Mobility; D005376:Financial Management; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D007857:Leadership; D010067:Ownership; D010551:Personality; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014481:United States