Subscribe
Back to list

Michael Ash, MD

CEO

Nebraska Medicine

Omaha, NE

Dr. Ash was named CEO of Nebraska Medicine in July 2025 after serving as the system’s COO. He has spent more than a decade with Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, advancing digital innovation, patient safety and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he served as chief medical officer for Cerner Corporation, now Oracle Health, and practiced as an internal medicine physician. A recognized innovator, Dr. Ash holds more than a dozen patents in health care technology. His leadership is guided by a vision of world-class health care defined by zero harm, personalized treatment and seamless teamwork. He is steering the health system to harness AI and operational transformation to deliver safer, more compassionate and more equitable care.

Becker's Recognition

Michael Ash, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.

2026 Winner

Executives

95 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know

Academic medical centers are vital to today’s healthcare delivery system. They are devoted to providing superior care to patients, while simultaneously amassing assets that will further research and innovation in the healthcare field.

CEO

2025 Winner

Executives

Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know

Academic medical centers are vital to today’s healthcare delivery system. They are devoted to providing superior care to patients, while simultaneously amassing assets that will further research and innovation in the healthcare field.

CEO

Newsletter

Join the 500,000+
healthcare executives
who start their day with
Becker’s

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, please review
our Privacy Policy.
More Newsletters