Executive Moves

Hospitals and health systems are making changes in their C-suite and leadership ranks as they focus on key areas to ensure long-term success.

Tacoma, Wash.-based Sound Physicians has named Jeff Alter as CEO. He succeeds Robert Bessler, MD, who founded the company in 2001 and will continue to advise on its board of directors.

Matt Wille will leave his position as president and CEO of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich. 

Christopher Soska, former chief operating officer of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health in Stuart, Fla., has taken a new role in Wisconsin. 

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has named Jeff Taylor its next CEO. 

Jonathan Lind has been named president of Swedish Hospital in Chicago, part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health.

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colo., has tapped Kevin Cullinan as CEO. 

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, a 600-bed hospital in Little Rock, Ark., has promoted its chief medical officer to an expanded role as president. 

Medical City Fort Worth, a 348-bed hospital in Texas, has named John Hoover CEO. 

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is expanding its executive team with several changes that are designed to support "progress toward our goals and to position the organization for even greater impact," President and CEO Bill Gassen said in a Sept.…