Executive Moves

Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Halifax Health has promoted Bob Williams to vice president of population health and business development. 

Chicago-based Valence Health, a provider of value-based care, has expanded its pediatric services to include specialized services for provider-run programs that serve children with medical complexities, and appointed its first senior vice president of pediatrics.

Tanya Hoar, CEO and CFO of Manistique, Mich.-based Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, has resigned, according to information from the hospital.

Peter Andruszkiewicz, president and CEO of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, will retire as of May 1, 2016, according to The Associated Press.

Rhonda Brandon, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare, has resigned, according to a St. Louis Business Journal report.

Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter International, a maker of hospital and renal products, has named Jose Almeida chairman and CEO, according to a Chicago Tribune report.

Steamboat Springs, Colo.-based Yampa Valley Medical Center has named two new chief officers.

Christopher Longhurst, MD, has been appointed CIO of UC San Diego Health Sciences, reports Healthcare Informatics.

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Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare Health System has named Yair Katz CFO of Long Beach (Calif.) Memorial, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach and Community Hospital Long Beach.