Leadership

Our hospitals and health systems are exceptional because the 6.2 million women and men who deliver care within them never lose sight of the core truth: Health care is people taking care of people.
Robert Pear, a reporter who covered health care policy and other national issues during 40 years at the New York Times, died Tuesday at age 69 from complications of a stroke.
AHA board member Harsh Trivedi is president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt Health System and is striving to improve health in the communities he serves across the country.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Mich., selects CEO; and University of Florida (Gainesville) Health names new president.
AHA board member Greg Poulsen brings with him decades of experience as a proponent of value at the Salt Lake City-based health system.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, appoints new CEO; and Largo (Fla.) Medical Center names COO.
The Catholic Health Association of the United States today named as its next president and CEO Sister Mary Haddad, who currently serves as vice president of sponsorship and mission services for the organization.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: SageWest Health Care, Riverton, Wyo., appoints new CEO; and Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton, Okla., names new CEO.
There is no doubt that enhanced convenience and customer service is where health care is headed.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Grand Rapids, Mich., names new president; and Largo (Fla.) Medical Center announces new CEO.