Lifepoint taps 4 hospital CEOs

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Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has named new CEOs at four of its facilities, including three behavioral health hospitals.

Richard Bergmann was appointed CEO of Ottumwa (Iowa) Regional Health Center, according to a Nov. 17 LinkedIn post from Lifepoint. The 217-bed hospital offers services such as emergency care, medical and surgical care and specialty services.

Carmen Kramer was named CEO of Collin Springs, a behavioral health hospital in McKinney, Texas. She stepped into the role in October, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Chris Ruble was appointed CEO of Copper Springs, a behavioral health hospital in Avondale, Ariz. He previously served as CEO of Quail Run Behavioral Health in Phoenix, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Selma Ward, PhD, was named CEO of Rock Springs, a behavioral health hospital in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Ward was previously national vice president for operational excellence at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based ICBD Holdings, according to her LinkedIn profile.

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