Kentucky hospital taps CEO

Frankfort (Ky.) Regional Medical Center has named John Ballard, PhD, its CEO. 

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Dr. Ballard was appointed to the role in February, according to the hospital’s website. He has previously served as CEO of Forrest City (Ark.) Medical Center, Jackson-based Kentucky River Medical Center and Fulton, Ky.-based Parkway Regional Hospital.

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