1. Ronald Reed, president and CEO of Mercy Iowa City (Iowa), will retire this year.
2. Patrick Chapman, EDD, was named CEO of Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, Miss.
3. David McQuaid is slated to become CEO of The Ohio State University Health System, and COO of Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, both in Columbus. Mr. McQuaid’s appointment is expected to take effect Feb. 1, pending approval by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees.
4. Kenneth McFarland, CEO of Mission Hospital, with locations in Mission Viejo, Calif., and Laguna Beach, Calif., will resign next month to “pursue new career opportunities.”
5. James Atkins, PharmD, was named CEO of Rutherfordton, N.C.-based Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare facility, effective Feb. 8.
6. David Wanger, CEO of Green Valley (Ariz.) Hospital, is leaving his post.
7. Pikes Peak Regional Hospital in Woodland Park, Colo., named Kim Monjesky CEO.
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