Phoenix-based Banner Health named John Almasan, PhD, senior vice president and chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. Effective June 1, Dr. Almansan will lead the system’s AI and technology efforts to make healthcare simple, faster and more accessible to…
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Shanna Stofer, PharmD, has been appointed president and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Neb., effective July 13. Ms. Stofer has held healthcare leadership roles at nonprofit and for-profit hospitals and health systems, with a focus on independent community…
Waconia, Minn.-based Ridgeview has appointed Ben Nielsen as its next president and CEO, effective June 14. He will succeed Mike Phelps, who plans to retire Jan. 2, according to a June 4 health system news release. Mr. Nielsen has held…
Tripp Owings has been named CEO of Wichita, Kan.-based Ascension Via Christi, effective July 6, according to a June 5 LinkedIn post. In his new role, Mr. Owings will oversee six hospitals, more than 5,650 employees and more than 75…
Andrew Morgan has been named chief strategy officer for Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth’s mid-America region, according to a June 4 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Morgan served as president of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Tiffin…
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Carrie Adams, PharmD, was promoted from COO to president of Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md. Dr. Adams has served as COO of the 327-bed, level III trauma center since 2022, overseeing clinical operations, quality, performance improvement and support services.…
Angela Wasserzug has been promoted to vice president of strategy for Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health, according to a June 4 LinkedIn post. Prior to her new role, Ms. Wasserzug served as Sentara Health’s director of corporate and payer strategies, according…
Bill Bellando has been named executive vice president and CIO of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger. Mr. Bellando announced the appointment in a June 5 LinkedIn post. “Geisinger is widely recognized for its patient-centered approach, clinical excellence, commitment to innovation and focus…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has appointed Cornelius Powell, MD, MBA, as chief medical officer of Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Dr. Powell, a board-certified emergency physician, joins the hospital from Sentara Williamsburg (Va.) Regional Medical Center, where…
Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta has appointed Amber Hester market CEO. Ms. Hester will oversee operations at Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta and Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry in McDonough, Ga., according to a June 2 hospital release shared with Becker’s. Rehabilitation Hospital…