Via his role as COO for Baptist Health South Florida, Mr. Waters runs operations for 12 hospitals and more than 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices. He also manages the system’s renowned specialty institutes, including Miami Cancer Institute and Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, while serving as incident commander during crises like hurricanes. Under his leadership, Baptist Health has achieved operational excellence, financial stability and enhanced patient experiences through systemwide alignment and efficiency initiatives. With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Mr. Waters previously held executive roles at Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System and other prominent organizations. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he has also contributed to numerous community and professional organizations throughout his career.
