Ms. Coffman is president and CEO of St. Tammany Health System, a high-performing community health system that features a hospital, an offsite emergency department, diagnostic and cancer centers, primary and specialty clinics, over 2,900 team members and 80 providers. With a proven track record of improving quality, safety and patient experience, Ms. Coffman is dedicated to enhancing community health and providing exceptional value in healthcare. Prior to her tenure at St. Tammany Health System, Ms. Coffman previously served as president and CEO of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Ill. and as president and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
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Community hospitals are often the unsung heroes in healthcare, and CEOs are tasked with managing the delivery of coordinated and affordable community care. Beyond just acute care, many community hospital CEOs also ensure that patients can access primary care, rehabilitation, public health services and other resources. Executives are responsible for fostering a positive workforce culture, overseeing strategy, expanding service lines and maintaining financial stability.
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