Mr. Hern, who died Dec. 27 at age 72, served as CFO and then CEO of Rochester-based Unity Health System before it merged with Rochester General Hospital, where he became co-CEO, according to an obituary on the Anthony Funeral and Cremation website.
His healthcare career spanned over 40 years.
Becker’s has reached out to Rochester Regional Health for comment and will update this story should more information become available.
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