The following executive moves have been reported since Dec. 10:
Executive Moves
Duluth, Minn.-based St. Luke's health system has named Chris Sorenson its first vice president and chief information officer.
Becker's Hospital Review reported on CEO transitions at hospitals and health systems across the U.S. in 2021.
Vanessa Benavides has been named senior vice president and chief legal officer for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, the company announced Dec. 14.
The following executive moves made by women have been reported since Dec. 9:
Optum is set to complete its $13 billion merger agreement with Change Healthcare on April 5, 2022, according to a federal filing.
Dignity Health appointed Kim Brown Sims, RN, chief nursing officer for Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco.
Trevor Wright has been appointed CEO of Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health Hospitals.
The following hospital and health system CEO moves have been reported since Dec. 8:
The following hospital and health system CEO retirements were reported this year.