Executive Moves

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

The University of Chicago has appointed Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, as executive vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine, effective Oct. 1. This move comes after Kenneth Polonsky,…

Sister Joan Reichelt, RN, the executive vice president of culture at Avera Health in Sioux Falls, S.D., has retired after 20 years in the position and a lifetime dedicated to healthcare, Sioux Falls Business reported July 18.

The University of Texas Health Athens named Buddy Daniels CEO effective Aug. 1, according to a July 18 report from the Athens Daily Review.

Tammy Smith, MSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer of Pratt (Kan.) Regional Medical Center, was named interim CEO of the hospital, CBS affiliate KWCH reported July 18.

Gary Purushotham was named CEO of DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, part of Detroit Medical Center.

The Olivia (Minn.) Hospital & Clinic president is stepping down after nine years in the position, according to a report from West Central Tribune. 

California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles has named Debi Siljander, MD, chief medical officer, Los Angeles Downtown News reported July 18. 

Dr. Jason Studley has resigned as CEO of Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital.

Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System has eliminated two executive leadership positions as the organization works to recover financially, according to a statement shared with Becker's.