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Thomas Crawford, PhD

System COO of MUSC Health (Charleston, S.C.)

Charleston, SC

Dr. Crawford provides strategic leadership over 12 integrated centers of clinical excellence across MUSC Health’s 16 hospitals and 750 care locations through his role as system COO, driving results in key areas like cancer services, heart and vascular, and pharmacy. Managing an active $1.1 billion construction portfolio, he oversees the development of three new hospitals, medical office buildings and freestanding emergency departments. Dr. Crawford’s focus on operational efficiency and care quality has delivered significant financial impacts, including $200 million in systemwide revenue enhancements, $18 million in increased network integrity and $18 million in cost reductions. A decorated educator, author and mentor, he is committed to shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders while fostering environments that enable MUSC teams to consistently deliver exceptional care.

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