Executive Moves

The following hospital and health system CFO moves have been reported since July 12: 

Kim Hodgkinson, former CFO for Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System, will now serve as senior vice president and CFO for Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System. 

Gainesville, Fla.-based University of Florida Health Shands has a new interim leader after CEO Ed Jimenez submitted his resignation, according to WCJB.

James Davis, president and CEO of Piedmont Augusta (Ga.) and Thomson, Ga.-based Piedmont McDuffie, announced his retirement on Aug. 3, according to a press release sent to Becker's. 

Five recent chief medical and nursing officer moves at hospitals and health systems Becker's has covered since July 29. 

Binghamton, N.Y.-based UHS has named Peggy Thomas, MSN, RN, vice president for nursing and chief nursing officer of UHS Hospitals, the organization said Aug. 3.

Karmen Fittes was selected as the inaugural chief of UVA Health Human Resources.

Jake Halstenson has been named St. Peter, Minn.-based River's Edge Hospital's new CFO.

Vikram Kashyap, MD, was selected as vice president and department chief of the Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, and Jon Ashford was selected as COO of Spectrum Health Grand Rapids.

Maulik Purohit, MD, has been named chief health information officer of Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, Becker's learned Aug. 3.