Executive Moves

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tenn., part of St. Louis-based Ascension, added two leaders to its executive team.

Several health systems have announced changes to leadership reporting structures and administration teams this year.

Tracy Berry has retired from her position as vice president and chief revenue officer of St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare, she said in a LinkedIn post. 

Renton, Wash.-based Providence has shifted Alison Santore to the role of chief administrative officer. 

Several hospital and health system executives have stepped down or announced plans to step down from their positions. 

Knoxville-based University of Tennessee Medical Center has a new IT chief.

Gil Peri is exiting his role as president of Indianapolis-based Riley Children's Health, according to a statement from IU Health.

The board of trustees for Chadron (Neb.) Community Hospital and Health Services has accepted the resignation of Nathan Hough as CEO.

PeaceHealth Medical Group Chief Executive Scott Foster, MD, is resigning from the post. 

Byron Dixon, MD, has been named chief medical officer for AdventHealth Hendersonville (N.C.), the health system announced Feb. 1. He will step into the role March 4.