Executive Moves

Mountain Home, Ark.-based Baxter Regional Medical Center appointed David R. Fox COO.

Becker's Hospital Review reported on the following executive moves since April 6. They are listed below, beginning with the most recent. 

Eagan-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota selected Cain Hayes as executive vice president, COO and president of health business.

Minnetonka, Minn.-based UnitedHealthcare appointed Kevin Sparks CEO of its Community Plan of Kansas, The Kansas City Star reports.

Tampa, Fla.-based WellCare Health Plans named Scott Sivik state president of its Kapolei, Hawaii-based 'Ohana Health Plan.

Galax, Va.-based Twin County Regional Hospital announced its CEO Jon Applebaum is departing for a new role, according to a Galax Gazette report.

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health added Traci Thompson, JD, as director of advocacy and public policy for its Louisiana markets.

Dignity Health St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, Calif., hired Jordan Wright to lead as president, effective April 23, according to a Red Bluff Daily News report.

Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colo., named Wes White CFO, according to a Holyoke Enterprise report.

Plantation (Fla.) General Hospital selected Madeline Nava to serve as CEO, according to a South Florida Business Journal report.