Optim Health names CFO

Julie Wittwer has been named CFO of Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Health System, which includes two hospitals, two ASCs and more than 20 clinics, according to the Savannah Business Journal.

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Ms. Wittwer has more than 20 years of experience in accounting and financial leadership. She previously served as CFO for South Texas Surgical Hospital in Corpus Christi, CFO for Physicians Medical Center of Santa Fe (N.M.) and controller for Los Alamos (N.M.) Medical Center. 

“Julie has a strong healthcare background with extensive experience as a finance leader,” CEO David Perry said in a news release. “Her vast knowledge of operational efficiencies, financial stability and process improvements will help ensure sustainability and the achievement of our organization’s financial goals.”

Optim Health’s executive team also includes John Salandi, COO, and Lora Duncan, chief nursing and clinical operations officer.

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