Dr. Bhatia serves in dual roles as president and chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation and chief medical officer of strategy for Prime Healthcare, playing a central role in aligning nonprofit governance, clinical excellence and systemwide strategy across one of the largest physician-led health systems in the nation. In 2025, she helped lead Prime Healthcare’s expansion into Illinois through the completed acquisition of eight hospitals, including two added to the nonprofit portfolio. This move preserved access to care and more than 8,300 jobs, while contributing to a Fitch Ratings upgrade to “A-” during a year of approximately 36% revenue growth to $7.8 billion. Under her leadership, the Prime Healthcare Foundation now oversees 18 nonprofit hospitals and manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets, with Prime Healthcare and the Foundation having delivered more than $16 billion in charity care nationwide. The organizations have earned repeated recognition from the Lown Institute, along with designations for social responsibility, health equity and quality outcomes. She also leads Prime Healthcare’s employee health plan, evolving the organization’s self-funded model to expand the provider network and improve clinical, operational and financial outcomes. A pediatrician by training and a nationally recognized advocate for children, women and families, Dr. Bhatia advances gender equity through mentorship, sponsorship and national leadership. She serves as founding vice chair of the board of trustees at the California University of Science and Medicine, where she is also an associate professor of medical education. She serves on the boards of the California Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals, and Los Angeles Business Journal named her to the “LA500” list of the most influential leaders in Los Angeles for 2023 and as a “Healthcare Executive of the Year” for 2025. She is also a recipient of the “Miraculous Medallion” from Mother Teresa for service to women and children.
