Leading with Quality and Culture from the CEO Seat with Les Hirsch

Leading with Quality and Culture from the CEO Seat with Les Hirsch

April 26, 2026 · 21 min

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Leslie D. Hirsch discusses the importance of a mission-driven culture and CEO engagement in driving quality and patient safety in healthcare.

In this episode, Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, President and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, shares how a mission driven, family like culture and deep CEO engagement drive excellence in quality and patient safety. He discusses leadership accountability, clinical excellence, and how transparency, technology, and continuous improvement shape high performing care environments.

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