California hospital hires new chief medical officer

James Keany, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Long Beach, Calif.-based St. Mary Medical Center. 

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In his new role, Dr. Keany will oversee clinical operations, contribute to strategic planning and provide leadership and support to the medical staff, according to a Sept. 10 news release shared with Becker’s. The hospital is part of San Francisco-based Dignity Health. 

Most recently, he has served as West Region vice president for US Acute Care Solutions. He also held leadership positions at Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Providence Mission Hospital. 

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