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Executive Moves

Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth has named Richard Zane, MD, as its next chief medical officer, effective Aug. 1.  Dr. Zane currently serves as the 14-hospital system’s chief innovation officer, a role he will continue alongside his CMO responsibilities. He will also…

Brookfield, Mo.-based Pershing Health System has appointed David Chickocki CFO.  Mr. Chickocki is a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare financial leadership, the health system said in a March 25 Facebook post. He has…

After a nearly 50-year career at NYC Health + Hospitals, Machelle Allen, MD, will retire March 31.  Dr. Allen has served as chief medical officer for the nation’s largest public health system since 2017, according to a March 26 news…

Russ Johnson, who has served as president and CEO of Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health since 2016, plans to retire in August. Mr. Johnson has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare leadership, according to a March 25 hospital news…

Providence Clinical Network has named Sam Bajaj COO, effective March 31.  Mr. Bajaj will oversee strategic initiatives to strengthen ambulatory care services, with a focus on advancing population health, increasing affordability, and improving the patient and clinical experience, according to…

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Brian Evans has been named COO of Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Health System. Mr. Evans brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to his new role, according to a March 24 Optim news release. He most recently served as…

Darlene Stromstad, president and CEO of Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System, plans to retire in late 2025. Under her leadership, Mohawk Valley opened Wynn Hospital in Utica and implemented a new EHR system, according to a March 24 health…

St. David’s Round Rock (Texas) Medical Center has appointed Mihaela Bujoi, MD, as its chief medical officer, effective March 16. Dr. Bujoi most recently served as assistant chief medical officer at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Prior to this role,…

Concord (N.H.) Hospital Health System has named Jesus Delgado as its new chief digital and information officer. Mr. Delgado will oversee the health system’s information technology services division, according to a March 24 news release. Previously, he served as system…

Cindy Bo was appointed the inaugural chief of Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health Children’s, effective March 31. In her new role, she will oversee operations and employees at UVA Health Children’s, including patient care, strategy, finances and access expansion efforts, according…

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