Cookeville (Tenn.) Regional Medical Center has appointed Ann Marie Holas-Dryps as COO.
Ms. Holas-Dryps joins the 309-bed hospital with more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience, according to an April 14 hospital news release. In her new role, she will oversee day-to-day operations, with a focus on clinical services, caregiver support and patient experience.
She most recently served as system vice president of the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute in Louisville, Ky., where she led cardiovascular services across multiple hospitals and clinics.
Ms. Holas-Dryps succeeds Buffy Key, who was promoted to CEO in August 2023.
