Covenant Health System Names Interim CEO

Lubbock, Texas-based Covenant Health System has named James P. Houser as its interim CEO, according to a report in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

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Mr. Houser is a former Covenant executive but most recently served as CEO of Saint Thomas Health System in Nashville, Tenn. He resigned from Saint Thomas in February.

Mr. Houser is expected to serve as interim CEO for approximately 6 months while the health system searches for a new leader. He replaces Melinda Clark who resigned effective Sept. 30.

Read the Avalanche-Journal’s report on the Covenant Health System CEO.

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