Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Stabilizing Operations and Workforce at Henry Ford Health with Emily Moorhead
Feb 17, 2026
Emily Moorhead, President of the Macomb Market at Henry Ford Health, leads acute and ambulatory services in a fast-growing Michigan county. She discusses stabilizing operations and the workforce during rapid growth. She covers tactics to support frontline teams, reducing waste by shifting care to outpatient settings, and confronting workplace safety and financial sustainability challenges.
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Stabilize Operations To Reduce Turnover
- Operational and workforce stabilization are central to sustainable care delivery in 2026.
- Emily Moorhead says slowing down to prioritize the right initiatives reduces burnout and turnover.
Slim Initiatives And Assign Clear Owners
- Slim down initiatives and assign clear owners with measurable outcomes.
- Celebrate small wins to build momentum and maintain leadership visibility.
Three Priorities For The Year Ahead
- Financial sustainability, workforce resilience, and execution discipline are the top priorities.
- Moorhead links rising labor and supply costs with lagging reimbursement and changing patient expectations.