Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City hired Chad Smith, MD, to serve as vice president of medical affairs, according to a report by The Oklahoman.
Here are three points:
1. Dr. Smith is also medical director of the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative for the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, an organization focused on controlling costs of state-purchased healthcare.
2. He was a practicing obstetrics and gynecology physician at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.
3. At Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Dr. Smith will oversee medical staff communication and coordination strategies.