John Manning, PhD, COO and corporate chief of staff for Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Health, has shared plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, after more than a quarter century with the system.
The news comes after Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, president and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine also shared plans to retire from his roles Dec. 31 after 17 years as Vanderbilt Health’s president and CEO.
Dr. Manning joined Vanderbilt Health in 2000 as executive director of research operations in the Medical Center’s Office of Research. He then began serving as the primary business officer for its research enterprise, according to a March 20 news release.
Dr. Manning was promoted to vice president for research operations in 2008 and was named vice president for academic enterprise operations later that year. In 2009, he was promoted to associate vice chancellor for health affairs and chief administrative officer for Vanderbilt Health and senior associate dean for operations and administration.
During the 2015-2016 separation of Vanderbilt Health from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Manning led the Medical Center’s administrative operations, and his title was changed to COO and corporate chief of staff.
“Dr. Manning’s fingerprints are on a massive number of developments at the Medical Center that have gone on over the last 20 years,” Dr. Balser said in the release. “Some are known, but most are unknown except to those of us who have watched him operate. I am confident that we would not be where we are today had John not been a member of our leadership team.”
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
