Ms. Kaiser leads SSM Health, a Catholic, nonprofit, integrated health system serving communities across the Midwest. The system encompasses hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care facilities, home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization, with more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers. Ms. Kaiser brings decades of experience in healthcare strategy, value-based care, and performance and growth, guiding the system through current industry challenges while focusing on making high-quality care more affordable, accessible and equitable. In the past year, SSM Health launched the “Aspiring Nurse” program, a partnership with Chamberlain University that advances the next generation of nurses through education, hands-on experience and employment opportunities. Construction is also underway on the new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, anticipated for completion in 2027. Ms. Kaiser previously served as executive vice president and COO for Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, and held senior leadership roles at St. Louis-based Ascension Health.
