Michael McCoy, MD, will step down as president and CEO of West Burlington, Iowa-based Great River Health to devote his full attention to his family during a difficult time, according to a July 25 Facebook post from the system. The…
Executive Moves
Several hospital and health system presidents have recently exited their roles, with some retiring and others transitioning to new roles. Hospitals reported at least 50 president exits in 2025. In some cases, departing leaders have assumed new dual roles, adding…
Across U.S. hospitals and health systems, Becker’s has reported on 23 chief human resources officer moves in 2026 — including a total of 10 in June and July. Of the 23 moves, 10 involved an exit, and only three of…
Rachel Jenner has been named vice president of facilities and capital projects for Seattle Children’s, according to a July 23 LinkedIn post. Prior to her new role, Ms. Jenner served as executive director of planning and design for Portland, Ore.-based…
Ekta Vyas, PhD, is no longer chief human resources officer of Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC, as of June 20. The system is actively searching for a new CHRO, a health system spokesperson said in a July 22 statement…
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Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Heather Brandon as vice president of financial services, South Florida Hospital News reported July 24. Ms. Brandon joins Lee Health from Columbus-based OhioHealth, where she served as vice president of finance and system…
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has named Ravi Thadhani, MD, to the inaugural role of executive vice president, chief physician executive and dean of the medical faculty, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Thadhani will oversee Cedars-Sinai’s academic and clinical enterprises, further unifying the…
Pasadena, Calif.-based Huntington Health named Mariko Kita, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer. Dr. Kita will provide strategic and clinical leadership at the system, and oversee clinical quality, patient safety, physician engagement, operational excellence and patient experience initiatives,…
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.-based Northwell Health’s Phelps Hospital named Samuel Acquah, MD, vice president and chief medical officer. Dr. Acquah will oversee clinical quality, physician engagement and program growth, and elevate patient outcomes, strengthen clinical offerings and the hospital’s connection with…
HCA Healthcare’s Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas has named Karen Ambrose its new COO. Ms. Ambrose joined the hospital from HCA Healthcare’s TriStar Centennial Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., where she served as vice president of operations,…