Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., has appointed John Tucker as CEO.
Mr. Tucker joined the organization as president on Jan. 2, 2025, according to a Dec. 17 hospital news release. Since then, he has built strong relationships with staff and led the implementation of several modernizations, including robotics-assisted surgical equipment.
He is also leading the search for a new EHR system, the release said.
Mr. Tucker had been serving alongside Bob Morasko, who has held the CEO role part time since January. Mr. Morasko will transition to a consultant role on Jan. 1, 2026.