Kansas hospital reinstates CEO on administrative leave

The Norton (Kan.) County Hospital board of trustees have voted to reinstate CEO Brian Kirk, who was placed on administrative leave in December, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.

Advertisement

Spokesperson Katie Allen Wagner said the board voted Jan. 4 to reinstate Mr. Kirk, effective Jan. 16. 

The move came after a Dec. 15 board meeting, during which the board approved placing Mr. Kirk on administrative leave. At the time, board members indicated they wanted to do an internal investigation, according to Ms. Allen Wagner. No additional details were provided. 

Ms. Allen Wagner said about 100 people attended a Sept. 27 town hall meeting in person and another 100 were online. During the meeting, Mr. Kirk received various questions from the public about working conditions and the treatment of employees.

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Executive Moves

  • Optum Rx has named Jon Bosland as its next chief financial officer. “The PBM space is at an inflection point…

  • Several women have recently stepped into new executive roles at hospitals and health systems — including through promotions, new appointments…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.