Executive Moves

Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital has hired Stephen R. Laverty as interim president and CEO of the hospital and its network of affiliates, according to a Republican-American report. Mr. Laverty’s appointment is effective Jan. 3. He will replace John Tobin, who announced…

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyo., has named Jerry Klein CEO, according to a B.E. Smith news release. Mr. Klein will assume his duties at the 99-bed hospital on Jan. 6. Mr. Klein was selected as CEO…

Greensburg, Penn.-based Excela Health has named Michael Busch executive vice president and COO, according to a Pittsburgh Business Times report. Previously, Mr. Busch was vice president and chief strategy officer at Butler (Penn.) Health System. Prior to his work with…

Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minn., has named Ty W. Erickson as CEO, according to a Hastings Star-Gazette report. Mr. Erickson’s new role with the hospital is effective Feb. 21, 2011. Most recently, Mr. Erickson was CEO of the Columbia…

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., has named Linda M. Smith as CEO, according to a San Jose Mercury News report. Ms. Smith will begin work at the 574-bed hospital in February. Her position was newly created…

Healthcare reform paired with a recession has unleashed challenges that require unique leadership skills. Through exceptionally open communication, Bill Leaver, president and CEO of Iowa Health System, based in Des Moines, helped offset political rhetoric and debate by maintaining focus…

As short- and long-term incentive plans become more popular and CEO compensation becomes more transparent, hospital CEOs must achieve tangible results to justify their high salaries to the public. Here are the top 10 traits of high-earning hospital CEOs, according…

The board of directors at Sharon (Penn.) Regional Health System requested and received the resignation of its president and CEO, John Zidansek, according to a Business Journal report. John R. “Jack” Janoso has been promoted from the system’s vice president…

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland has hired Lawrence J. Furnstahl as CFO, according to an OHSU news release. Mr. Furnstahl’s position at OHSU is effective Jan. 3. He will replace Pitt Calkin, who has served as interim CFO…

Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke’s Health System has appointed John Leifer as chief marketing and chief innovation officer, according to a St. Luke’s news release. Mr. Leifer’s position is effective Jan. 1. He has served as interim chief marketing officer…