From aligning national safety frameworks to launching new training tools, The Joint Commission is kicking off 2026 with moves that signal a continued shift toward simplification, accountability and practical support for providers. The latest updates touch quality reporting, professional development,…
Executive Moves
Divya Pathak, chief data and AI officer of NYC Health + Hospitals, is leaving the system. Ms. Pathak confirmed to Becker’s that Jan. 30 will be her last day. She will begin serving as Regeneron’s inaugural chief AI officer in…
Carolyn Petties was appointed market director of human resources at Edinburg-based South Texas Health System, effective Jan. 12, according to a Facebook post from the health system. Ms. Petties joins STHS from Memphis Light, Gas & Water, where she served…
Topeka-based University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has named Kendra Meza, BSN, RN, COO, effective Feb. 1. Ms. Meza currently serves as administrative director of surgical services at the hospital, according to a Jan. 27 news release. In…
Carlos Migoya will step down as CEO of Miami-based Jackson Health System on May 31. The Public Health Trust board voted unanimously to name David Zambrana, PhD, DNP, RN, as Mr. Migoya’s successor, according to a Jan. 29 health system…
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Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has named Michael Vaccaro, DNP, RN, as senior vice president and chief nursing and clinical operations officer. Dr. Vaccaro will oversee nursing operations with a focus on safety, quality and patient experience, according to a Jan.…
Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine has named Anika Gardenhire, RN, its first chief digital and information officer. In the role, Ms. Gardenhire will oversee IT strategy and operations, including implementation of the health system’s multiyear information technology plan, according to a…
UC Davis Children’s Hospital in Sacramento has promoted Virpal Donley, RN, to vice president and associate chief nursing executive. Ms. Donley has more than 15 years of leadership experience at the hospital, where she most recently served as inpatient unit…
Many of the nation’s largest health systems began 2026 with a flurry of clinical executive appointments. Birmingham, Ala.-based UAB Health System and Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health both named inaugural chief nursing officers. Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health and Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA…
Brett Altman plans to retire as CEO of Atlantic, Iowa-based Cass Health on Jan. 1, 2027, marking his 10-year anniversary with the organization. Mr. Altman joined Cass Health in 2017 and led the hospital through a decade of growth, doubling…