Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg, Miss., is dropping the 'interim' from CEO Benjamin Richaud title, according to a report by The Vicksburg Post.
Executive Moves
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health's Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Andy Sears is retiring, effective March 1, 2017.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital appointed Cristina Mata, MD, as its new vice president and CMO.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson (Texas) selected Brent Yates to serve as CEO.
Houston-based Hospital Corporation of America Gulf Coast Division named Jim Brown chief development officer. Most recently, he served as the senior vice president/CEO of ambulatory services for Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston.
Fort Lauderdale-based Hospital Corporation of America East Florida appointed Joseph D. Melchiode CEO of Mercy Hospital in Miami, a campus of Plantation General Hospital, according to Miami's Community Newspapers.
Mountain View Regional Hospital in Casper, Wyo., tapped Renee Schroyer to serve as CEO, according to a K2 Radio report.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Carolinas Physician Alliance hired Jennifer Brady, MD, as its new CEO, according to The Charlotte Weekly.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, Calif., selected Dan Peterson to serve as its new chief administrative officer, according to a Lake County News report.
Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital appointed Anna Cerra, RN, DNP, vice president of patient care services and CNO.