Chief Healthcare Executive October 14, 2025
The recently retired Northwell Health CEO worries that federal policies are undermining public health, and urges health leaders to have the courage to speak out.
Michael Dowling says he’s worried that recent changes in federal health policies will carry long-term implications that will harm the nation’s health.
Dowling served as president and CEO of Northwell Health for 23 years before stepping down earlier this month, and he’s continuing to serve the organization in an advisory role as CEO emeritus.
In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive® just a week before he stepped down, Dowling voiced concerns about the Trump administration’s health policies. He says he’s worried about the government eroding confidence in vaccine safety and, more broadly, a lack of...
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