Mr. Vellinga will continue to lead Des Moines-based Mercy Health Network, Mercy Medical Center’s parent corporation, as CEO. He will also serve as chairman of the University of Iowa Health Alliance, a group that works to improve the health status of its communities and reduce healthcare costs.
A replacement CEO for Mercy Medical Center has yet to be named. Mr. Vellinga will participate in the search and remain the hospital’s CEO until a replacement is found.
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