When he takes the helm Feb. 16, Mr. Barnhart will be in charge of aligning OSF Heart of Mary with the overall OSF HealthCare strategy, according to a Feb. 8 news release from the Peoria, Ill.-based health system. He will be responsible for internal operations and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
Mr. Barnhart will replace Erin Rogers, who has served as interim president since September. Previously, he served as CEO of Tennova Healthcare System in Cleveland, Tenn.