Mr. Melgar is executive vice president and CFO of UMass Memorial Health, where he leads finance, IT, revenue cycle and facilities management. He has driven cross-functional collaboration, leading the system to Epic “Gold Stars Level 10” recognition and successfully centralizing the revenue cycle systemwide. Mr. Melgar’s leadership has helped transform the system’s financial health, restoring its credit rating from junk status to “A-” while doubling liquidity. He also oversees long-range facility planning and expansions that address community needs across Central Massachusetts. His initiatives have resulted in awards for health equity, IT excellence and operational performance. Additionally, he serves as a board member of the Women’s Justice Initiative.
Becker's Recognition
Sergio Melgarhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hispanic and Latino Leaders to Know
Diverse leadership in healthcare culminates in a more comprehensive, seamless experience for both patients and providers alike. The leaders honored in this list are transforming the patient journey, ushering in the new wave of healthcare providers and promoting DEI.
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Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
The chief financial officers featured on this list are helming financial functions for health systems and hospitals throughout the U.S. These leaders are instrumental in strategic financial planning, expansions and joint ventures for their organizations. These CFOs take on responsibility for the financial sustainability of their hospitals and health systems, and are key to their organizations’ overall success.
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2026 Winner

