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Airica Steed has been named the next president and chief executive officer of The MetroHealth System in Cleveland.

She will succeed Dr. Akram Boutros, who announced late last year that he planned to retire at the end of 2022. She will take over on January 1.

Steed is currently executive vice president/system chief operating officer of Sinai Chicago Health System and president of Mount Sinai and Sinai Children’s Hospital.  MetroHealth noted that Steed comes from an urban academic health system that is also focused on improving health equity.

She said she sees great opportunities at MetroHealth.

“Coming from one of MetroHealth’s national peers, I know it to be one of the most admired, innovative and progressive public health systems in the country,” Steed said in a statement. “MetroHealth has done an incredible job in developing a patient-centered, whole-system approach that aggressively targets health equity and has a bold and unapologetic focus on eradicating healthcare inequities.”

MetroHealth selected Steed after a national search. MetroHealth Board Chair Vanessa Whiting, who is chairwoman of MetroHealth’s board, hailed Steed’s focus on improving health equity and her history as an innovator and strong collaborator.

“Dr. Steed’s capabilities, character and experience are a perfect match for the qualities we wanted in our next CEO,” Whiting said in a statement. “She comes from a major safety-net healthcare system that shares a similar focus to that of MetroHealth: improving the health of the community in an urban, academic setting.  Airica has been successful in improving quality of care, patient satisfaction, operating results, and health equity.”

MetroHealth operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and dozens of other healthcare sites.

Lydia Watson has been named the next president and CEO of MyMichigan Health.

Watson, MyMichigan Health’s senior vice president and chief medical officer, will move up to the CEO post on Dec. 1. She will succeed Greg Rogers.

Rogers will serve in an advisory role to Watson through the month of December. He called Watson “a well-respected and trusted leader in the industry and here at home.”

“She has been instrumental in guiding our system through the pandemic, is a steadfast advocate for quality care and patient, employee and physician satisfaction, and accomplished in establishing and maintaining cultures of excellence,” Rogers said.

The MyMichigan system endured tragedy earlier this year. In March, Diane Postler-Slattery, MyMichigan Health’s longtime president and CEO, died in a plane crash. Her husband, Donald, also perished in the crash.

Jenee Velasquez, board chair of MyMichigan Health, referenced the tumultuous time.

“The leadership and direction provided by Greg, Dr. Watson and the entire leadership team has been nothing short of exceptional,” Velasquez said in a statement. “Dr. Watson’s commitment to the health of our communities combined with her long-time leadership and respect for all those with whom she works will continue to strengthen this beloved health care system for generations to come.”

Watson joined MyMichigan Health’s administrative staff in 2013 and has held several leadership posts. Previously, Watson served as an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Medical Center in Midland. She also was an active staff member at Saginaw General Hospital from 1988 to 1996.

MyMichigan operates nine hospitals and employs more than 8,800 workers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield hires leader of lobbying

David Merritt has been named the senior vice president of policy and advocacy for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

He’ll lead BCBSA’s advocacy at federal and state governments, including lobbying, political affairs, and legislative development. Merritt will lead a team of more than 50 people in the association’s Washington office.

“It is a privilege to join BCBSA and continue to drive policy solutions that make quality health care more affordable and more accessible for the people we serve,” Merritt said in a news release.

Merritt leads public affairs at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). He also serves as president of the Partnership for America’s Health Care Future and on the board of directors for the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing.

He has worked with some high-profile figures in politics. He helped lead political and messaging research for Frank Luntz and worked with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on health issues. Merritt also worked with Mike Leavitt, the former HHS Secretary and Utah governor, leading Leavitt Partners’ Washington office.

“David has a proven track record in politics, policy and public affairs in Washington and states across the country,” said Sean Robbins, executive vice president of external affairs. 

Saint Mary’s Health Network names new CEO

Derrick Glum has been named the new chief executive officer of Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, Nevada.

Glum succeeds Tiffany Coury, the system’s former CEO. Saint Mary’s is part of Prime Healthcare, which operates 45 hospitals in 14 states.

Glum brings nearly 20 years of healthcare experiences to Saint Mary’s.

“I am thrilled to be joining such an impressive, community-focused healthcare organization in Saint Mary’s,” Glum said in a statement. “Saint Mary’s has provided quality care to its patients for over 110 years, and I am honored to build on such a tremendous healthcare legacy.”

Previously, Glum served as the regional chief operating officer and hospital administrator for two hospitals in the Phoenix area – Mountain View Medical Center and Florence Hospital. The system said Glum oversaw substantial gains in hospital performance and patient satisfaction.

Prior to that, Glum served as a system vice president for Renown Health and was the CEO of Tahoe Pacific Hospital in Reno, Nevada.

MUSC appoints new director of Marion Medical Center

Shametra Swaringer has been named executive director of MUSC Health Marion Medical Center.

Swaringer brings more than 16 years’ experience with MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, and the hospital formerly known as Carolinas Hospital System. She previously served as critical care services director in the Florence Division.

As the executive director of the Marion Medical Center, she will oversee the hospital and nursing leadership. MUSC described her as “a passionate and trusted leader.”

MUSC Health Florence Division Chief Executive Officer Jay Hinesley welcomed Swaringer to her new role.

“She will focus on bolstering a strong culture, bringing additional efficiencies to operations, and standardizing processes between the hospitals in the Florence Division,” Hinesley said in a news release.

Based in Charleston, MUSC is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina and operates 14 hospitals and hundreds of care sites.

Ingenovis Health names first chief marketing officer

Lauren Pasquale Bartlett has been named the first chief marketing officer of Ingenovis Health.

The Colorado-based company is one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing firms, with brands including Trustaff, Fastaff, U.S. Nursing, HealthCare Support, CardioSolution and VISTA Staffing Solutions.

The company says its business has surged in the COVID-19 pandemic, with hospitals and health systems seeking nurses.

"I am honored to take on the role of chief marketing officer for such a purposeful company,” Bartlett said in a news release. "Alongside dedicated colleagues and with an incredibly talented team, I am committed to our purpose of creating a home for healthcare talent and contributing to an industry-leading employment experience for our valued clinicians, and sustained quality patient care for our clients.”

Bartlett has worked in digital media, marketing and communications with the National Football League, USA Hockey and the U.S. Olympic Committee.

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Nicole Mushonga has joined UNC Health as its system executive director for health equity.

Mushonga will lead UNC Health’s equity efforts across the system. She will lead efforts in identifying barriers preventing access to care and developing inclusive practices that create a better environment for patients.

“I am excited to join an organization such as UNC Health whose mission is to improve the health and well-being for all North Carolinians and who prioritizes health equity,” Mushonga said in a statement. “This is an amazing opportunity to impact the lives of so many of our residents and I am honored to lead this work.”

Mushonga comes to UNC Health from Wake County Health & Human Services, where she led their public health division as the Interim Medical Director of Public Health & Epidemiology Director. Under her leadership, the division was recognized by the White House and National Association of County and City Health Officials for their health equity programs addressing COVID-19.

Previously, Mushonga was an epidemiologist for the Kern County Public Health Services Department in Bakersfield, Calif.

Audrea Caesar, UNC Health’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, said in a statement that Mushoga “brings a unique skillset to our organization with her previous community health work, and her experience as an epidemiologist. She will be a great partner to the leaders of the healthcare system and will help us chart our course to reducing health inequities.”

Keck Medicine of USC hires first diversity officer

Shannon Bradley has been named the first chief diversity and inclusion officer of Keck Medicine of USC.

She takes the new post on Sept. 26. Bradley will lead strategies to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Ekta Vyas, chief human resources officer for Keck Medicine, said Bradley will become a key member of the system’s leadership team.

"Bradley brings years of healthcare experience and a track record of success implementing diversity, equity and inclusion strategies to this inaugural position,” Vyas said in a statement. “Creating a diverse and inclusive health system that fosters a culture of belonging is a top priority for Keck Medicine and allows us to address areas of opportunity and growth.”

Bradley will work closely with Christopher Manning, USC’s chief inclusion and diversity officer, to collaborate on diversity strategies and to prevent and address potential situations of bias.

“I look forward to leveraging Keck Medicine diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to provide the best outcomes for our patients and an inclusive workplace for all employees,” Bradley said in a statement. “Keck Medicine has the commitment and resources to become not only a regional, but a national leader in this area.”

Bradley shared that she hasn’t always had access to healthcare.

“I understand firsthand what it means to have an inequitable health care experience, which drives me to advocate even harder for patients who have been underserved or undervalued,” Bradley said.

GHX president stepping into new role, successor named

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) is getting new leadership in the new year.

Bruce Johnson, president and CEO of GHX, plans to move into a role as executive chairman of the board beginning Jan. 1, 2023. The GHX Board chose Tina Vatanka Murphy, division president, value based care, to be appointed as the company’s next president and CEO.

Based in Louisville, Colo., GHX works with healthcare companies to automate key business processes and use data more effectively.

“Serving as president and CEO of GHX for the last 15 years has been the highlight of my career and I am incredibly grateful to have worked alongside a tremendous team of purpose-driven individuals,” Johnson said in a statement. “Together, we have pioneered healthcare’s largest cloud-based supply chain network and built a community of tens of thousands of healthcare organizations across the globe.”.

Johnson described Vatanka Murphy as “a focused and authentic leader with a passion for advancing healthcare’s value-based future.”

“Her ability to remain clear-headed and focused in the face of adversity helped steer GHX, and our customers, through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to make a difference in the healthcare community at large,” he said.

Vatanka Murphy said she’s honored to become GHX’s next leader. She has been with the company for 23 years.

“While our industry faces profoundly difficult challenges ahead, the opportunity for healthcare to become stronger, more resilient and patient-centered has never been greater. I am inspired by the possibilities, and I am committed to championing the work of this great community as it advances toward a value-based future,” she said in a statement.

Premier Health names first chief clinical officer

Keith Bricking has been selected as Premier Health’s first chief clinical officer.

In the newly created position, Bricking will help coordinate care across the southwest Ohio health system’s provider workforce. He takes the new post October 3.

Since January 2019, Bricking has served as president of Atrium Medical Center, becoming the first physician to lead a Premier Health hospital, the system said.

“I’m eager to collaborate with others across our health system and Ohio to build further upon Premier Health’s record of clinical excellence,” Bricking said in a statement.

“My top priority will be strengthening coordination of care throughout Premier Health, and with academic partners and others in the communities we serve,” he said. “To advance that goal, I’m looking forward to putting to work my academic medical program experiences as a researcher, educator, and practicing physician.”

Premier Health will name a new president at Atrium Medical Center at a future date. The system operates six hospitals and a host of care sites in southwest Ohio.

Justin Davison has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Davison joined Saint Francis Healthcare System in November 2019 as chief financial officer. In February 2022, Davison moved to the role of interim president and chief financial officer.

“The Board looks forward to working with Justin as our president and CEO,” Steven K. Dirnberger, board chairman for the Saint Francis Healthcare System, said in a statement. “He has done an outstanding job as the chief financial officer. We strongly believe he is the right person to guide and move us forward.”

Davison previously served as vice president of finance at Mercy Health in Springfield, Missouri. He has more than 18 years in executive leadership experience in hospitals and healthcare systems.

Saint Francis Healthcare System has served southeast Missourifor nearly 150 years. It’s the largest healthcare system between Memphis and St. Louis.

Lovelace Women’s Hospital gets chief nursing officer

Brenda Holley has been named the new chief nursing officer of Lovelace Women’s Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Lovelace Health System said Holley will begin her new role on Oct. 3, 2022.

Holley brings more than 24 years of healthcare experience to the post. She possesses a clinical background in pulmonary and critical care nursing.

For the past three years, Holley has served as chief nursing officer of Lovelace Westside Hospital and she previously served as assistant CNO.

During her tenure at Lovelace Westside Hospital, she expanded outpatient therapy with new services and doubled the capacity in the outpatient sleep center, Lovelace said in a news release.

She also developed new services for inpatient and outpatient radiology and implemented tele-critical care support as a pilot for Ardent, improving efficiencies in the operating room.

Holley earned her bachelor of science in nursing at the University of New Mexico, her master of science in nursing from New Mexico State University, and also completed her doctorate in nursing at University of New Mexico.

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Robert Riney has been named the president and CEO of the Henry Ford Health System.

A leader who has spent more than four decades with Henry Ford Health, Riney succeeds 

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Riney, who joined Henry Ford Health in 1978, has held leadership posts all across the system.

“Henry Ford is home,” Riney said in a statement. “Home to incredible innovation, cutting-edge science, and an unwavering commitment to our colleagues and to the communities we serve. It’s a place where, despite even the most daunting of challenges, making the impossible possible happens every day.

“I am energized and excited to lead this special organization. I look forward to Team Henry Ford continuing to innovate, excel and grow in serving our patients, members, communities and each other.”

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David Breen, chairman of the system’s board, called Riney the ideal leader for the system.

“His strategic insights and ability to foster meaningful business partnerships and drive advancement of our clinical, research and academic distinctions are noteworthy. Additionally, he is very skilled and focused on fostering a culture of belonging between team members, patients and members, and our communities,” Breen said.

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Trinity Health Of New England chooses new leader

Montez Carter, has been named president and chief executive officer of Trinity Health Of New England.

Carter takes the new role on October 3. He succeeds Reginald J. Eadie, who has been CEO of Trinity Health Of New England since 2018. Eagle will go on to serve as senior vice president of physician enterprise development for Trinity Health, based in Livonia, Mich.

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Trinity Health Of New England operates four acute care hospitals and a rehabilitation hospital, and the system employs 11,000 people. Carter was chosen following a nationwide search.

Carter began his career as a pharmacist and moved up to hospital leadership. He joined St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia, in 2010 as vice president of operations. He later served as president of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro and president of St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.

Most recently, he served as president and CEO of St. Mary’s Health Care System, which includes three hospitals, a medical group, home health care/hospice agency, outpatient facilities and a retirement community.

Carter said in a statement that he welcomes “this exciting new opportunity.”

"My promise is to keep our patients at the center of everything we do,” Carter said. “By continuing to embrace innovation and transformation of healthcare delivery, we commit to provide the highest quality care, enhanced access and convenience, and unrivaled patient caring delivered by our devoted healthcare professionals."

James C. Smith, chairman of the board of Trinity Health Of New England, said Carter “has unique depth and perspective in all areas of hospital operations, including clinical services, performance improvement, and high-quality patient care and safety."

U. of North Texas Health Science Center makes historic choice

Sylvia Trent-Adams has been named as the president of The University of North Texas Health Science Center.

A former deputy surgeon general of the U.S., Trent-Adams becomes the first Black woman to lead a health science center in Texas, the organization said.

She was also the first Black woman to serve as Deputy Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and was also the first Black woman to be named Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health.

Trent-Adams succeeded Michael Williams, who became chancellor of the UNT System on Jan. 1 and served as HSC’s president during the search process. Before becoming president, Trent-Adams served as HSC’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

“From the first time I set foot on the HSC campus in January 2020, I could feel the energy and tell that there was something different about this university,” Trent-Adams said in a statement. “It’s the desire to make a difference in people’s lives, and it’s the reason I came to HSC.

“From its founding, HSC set its sights on making a difference, and more than 50 years later, the HSC community continues to change the world every day through world-class research, teaching, patient care and service,” she said. “What is special about HSC is that it does this with an uncommon mix of innovation and compassion. I look forward to working with faculty, students, staff, alumni and community members to build on this inspiring legacy and shape HSC’s next great chapter of working toward the public good.”

Trent-Adams said she hopes to expand HSC’s research around health disparities, Alzheimer’s disease, eye disorders, forensic identification and more.

University of Vermont Health Network names CEO

Sunil “Sunny” Eappen has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of the University of Vermont Health Network.

Eappen serves as chief medical officer and senior vice president, medical affairs for Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He’s also an associate professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School.

Eappen will succeed John R. Brumsted, who is retiring after leading the health system for more than 10 years.

His appointment will be effective November 28.

“The UVM Health Network is a model for how we can provide and preserve high-quality health care in our communities, while innovating and educating through academic medicine,” Eappen said in a statement.

“I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to work alongside, learn from and support thousands of dedicated providers and staff across Vermont and Northern New York, and to deliver on the promise of the Network,” he said. “Together, we will address our challenges and work to provide expert, equitable, value-based health care for our patients and communities.”

Eappen has written numerous articles and is also a national speaker on topics such as optimizing operating room efficiency and change management.

Allie Stickney, chairwoman of the UVM Health Network Board of Trustees, said Eappen stood out in the search process as “an accomplished and inspirational leader.”

“His track record of building partnerships, commitment to health equity and belief in a value-based approach to health care will build upon the strong foundation Dr. Brumsted began a decade ago,” Stickney said in a statement. “We are incredibly excited and fortunate to have Dr. Eappen join us to lead this organization and its talented people into the next phase of its evolution.”

HCA Healthcare announces veteran leader is retiring

Bruce Moore, a longtime executive with HCA Healthcare, plans to retire at the end of the year after spending 40 years with the company.

Moore, HCA’s president of service line and operations integration, began working with HCA in 1982. The company said it is searching for Moore’s replacement.

He was credited with expanding many of HCA’s services, including a behavioral health services platform with more than 50 facilities, about 70 inpatient rehab facilities, and more than 30 comprehensive stroke programs.

Moore also helped develop one of the nation’s largest ambulatory surgery networks and the telemedicine program. He also led the acquisition of Sarah Cannon Research Institute, a national leader in cancer research and drug development, the system said in a news release.

Sam Hazen, HCA Healthcare’s chief executive officer, praised Moore for his accomplishments.

“Bruce has contributed significantly to HCA Healthcare’s growth and success throughout his 40 years with the company,” Hazen said in a statement. “His commitment to HCA Healthcare’s mission and culture has helped him be an effective leader and trusted advisor. We wish him well in this next chapter.”

Raintree Systems appoints CEO, two other leaders

Nick Hedges has been appointed CEO of Raintree Systems, based in Temecula, Calif.

Raintree provides electronic health records and revenue cycle management software for the therapy and rehab industry.

Hedges has spent 25 years in the technology industry. Most recently, he served as the CEO of MomentFeed, a marketing software company serving retail and restaurant enterprises. Previously, Hedges was CEO and president of Velocify, a software company he led for 10 years. 

“Together, we are going to accelerate our record growth rates by significantly expanding our market presence and investing in our greatest strengths; our product and our people,” Hedges said in a statement.

Raintree also named Darian Hong, a seasoned financial strategist, as the company’s new chief financial officer. Hong has held several CFO positions at both large enterprise and growth-stage technology companies.

Rob Rust has been appointed as the firm’s new chief technology officer. Rust brings more than 20 years of experience modernizing technologies.

Lorraine Welty, co-founder and chief product officer at Raintree Systems, said the company is beginning “its next evolution.”

“Nick, Darian, and Rob will help us accelerate growth, and modernize our solution, while staying true to our core values of delivering superior software solutions and relationship-first customer service,” Welty said in a statement.

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After 11 years of leading Children’s National Hospital, Kurt Newman says he plans to step down.

Newman, 71, said this week he is retiring as president and CEO. He is going to continue to lead the organization while the hospital’s board of trustees searchers for his replacement.

“Leading this incredible institution is the privilege of a lifetime. It’s difficult to prepare to retire from a job and career that you love, but the time is right,” Newman said in a statement.

“Children’s National is stronger than ever, and that is the best time to think about succession,” he said. “I know many talented people will pursue the chance to lead this amazing organization. I will do all I can to support the search and ensure a successful and smooth transition.”

Children’s National placed No. 5 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings. The hospital recently opened the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus on the grounds of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Horacio Rozanski, chair of the Children’s National Board of Directors, said Newman’s impact on the hospital has been “transformational.”

“He has skillfully led the team through challenging times and helped elevate Children’s National to one of the top hospitals in the nation,” Rozanski said in a statement. “His success will help the board recruit a remarkable leader to build upon his incredible legacy. We are incredibly grateful to Kurt for all he has done and continues to do for Children’s National.”

University Hospitals appoints chief diversity officer

Celina Cunanan has been named the new chief diversity, equity and belonging officer of 

Cunanan had been serving as director of the system’s office of community impact, equity, diversity and inclusion. She was credited with expanding food and nutrition guidance to families and a program to help expand the system’s visibility to medical students from underepresented groups.

“I'm humbled and honored to take on this Inaugural leadership role for UH, my organization that has been my home and supported me as a clinician leader of color for the past 21 years,” Cunanan said in a statement.

“This investment in my role and office shows UH's commitment to prioritizing health equity and a culture of belonging for all both inside our organization and in our surrounding communities,” she said. “I look forward to continuing to grow and develop our programs, strategies, and partnerships to support the overall well-being of all that we service.”

University Hospitals CEO Cliff Megerian said Cunanan will develop strategies to promote a culture of equity within the system.

“To create a unique and differentiating culture based on ‘trust’, we must have a leader keenly focused on promoting a culture that values the contributions of our caregivers, patients and community members and who is committed to building an inclusive, encouraging, and caring environment where all can thrive,” Megerian said.

Cunanan has been with University Hospitals for years.

She was the first division director for nurse-midwifery in the system’s obstetrics department from 2007 through June 2022. She was also the system’s chief for nurse-midwifery since 2017.

Riverside Health System in Va. selects new CEO

Michael J. Dacey has been named the new chief executive officer of Riverside Health System in Virginia.

Dacey will serve as both president and CEO beginning January 1, 2023. He has been serving as president and chief operating officer.

He will be succeeding longtime Riverside CEO Bill Downey, who will move into the role of executive vice chairman and special advisor for Riverside. Downey plans to stay in that capacity until retiring in 2024.

Dacey first joined Riverside in 2018. He also held leadership positions at Care New England.

In a statement, he praised Downey’s leadership and looked ahead.

“Bill is a storied health care leader in Virginia whose many accomplishments at Riverside will continue to benefit patients for many years to come,” Dacey said in the statement. “He leaves the entire health system extremely well-positioned for continued growth and excellence in patient and resident care.

“We have an outstanding group of clinical leaders, providers, nurses, and team members with a shared goal of continually improving the patient and consumer experience by delivering high-quality, affordable care,” Dacey said.

Riverside operates four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals and more than 100 medical group offices throughout coastal Virginia. The system employs more than 9,500 workers.

New CEO named for three hospitals in Colorado Springs

Patrick Sharp has been named the new chief executive officer for Centura Health’s three hospitals in Colorado Springs.

Sharp will serve as CEO of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. He starts in his new role on October 3.

He has been serving as CEO of Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colo., a hospital in the Centura system. The system said in a news release that he enhanced access to healthcare in the Four Corners region through community partnerships and expanded medical services, including an ambulatory surgery center set to break ground this fall.

“I look forward to building the future of health care in such a diverse and dynamic community – a community that has experienced the high quality, compassionate care Centura has provided since the 1880s,” Sharp said in a statement.

“I have witnessed the compassion, kindness and commitment to public good through the caregivers at Mercy Hospital and I know those same qualities are what make Penrose and St. Francis such a comforting place to our friends and neighbors.”

Before joining Mercy Hospital, Sharp served as president and CEO of Fairview Range Regional Medical Center in Hibbing, Minn., where he led the hospital, primary and specialty care clinics and home health and hospice services.

Leader of Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston plans to step down

Louis J. Woolf, who has served as president and CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston for 14 years, has said he plans to retire.

Woolf said he plans to step down in June 2023, which the organization said will allow enough time to find a new CEO. A nonprofit organization, Hebrew SeniorLife serves more than 3,000 seniors across six campuses in the Boston area each day.

“Being the leader of HSL has been the opportunity and experience of a lifetime,” Woolf said in a news release. “It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside HSL’s dedicated and compassionate employees, board members, trustees, and donors, and I’m so incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished together to serve our senior community.”

“At age 68 and with five grandchildren, I’m ready to follow the advice we provide all older adults and fully engage in my post-career best life,” Woolf said. “Also, with the significant changes occurring in our society and in the health care and social services ecosystems, I believe this is a good time to establish a new HSL leader with a longer-term horizon who can steer this amazing organization into the future.”

During his tenure at Hebrew SeniorLife, Woolf led a period of steady revenue growth, from $150 million in 2009 to $248 million in 2021.

Taylor Rose has been named the new chief executive officer for Barrett Hospital and HealthCare in Dillon, Montana.

Rose takes the new role beginning Sept. 19. He succeeds Scott Manis, who has served as interim CEO following the departure of the organization’s longtime CEO, Ken Westman, last January.

Previously, Rose served as the administrator for Big Sky Medical Center, a member hospital of Bozeman Health. He has extensive hospital and healthcare experience, holding leadership posts at hospitals in Montana, Washington, and Utah.

Patti Mitchell, president of Barrett’s board, said Rose brings a wealth of experience to the role.

“He has excellent experience in hospital management and looks forward to introducing new services as we continue to grow our hospital and our offerings,” Mitchell said in a statement.

Earlier this year, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare was named among the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals by the National Rural Health Association.

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Beth Matish has been named the new chief executive officer of Johnston-Willis Hospital, an HCA Healthcare facility.

HCA Virginia announced Matish’s appointment as CEO of the Richmond, Va. hospital this month. She took the post beginning on Aug. 29.

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