Mr. Drinkwitz was most recently COO of the hospital, a role he took on in 2016. Before that, he was COO of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, Ark. He also has served as associate administrator of Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory, Miss.
Mr. Drinkwitz is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He holds a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.
He succeeds Gary Pulsipher, who retired July 26.
More articles on executive moves:
6 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
South Shore (Mass.) Hospital President Pamela Daley Whelton resigns
CommonSpirit Health names Suja Chandrasekaran 1st chief information and digital officer
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.