Mr. Pepitone serves as both COO of hospital services and CFO for the Ochsner Baton Rouge region, overseeing hospital-based services at Ochsner Medical Center—Baton Rouge and Ochsner Medical Complex—The Grove, including surgical operations, ancillary services and support functions. He is responsible for driving strategic growth, optimizing operational efficiencies and enhancing financial performance, and he brings more than 13 years of experience at Ochsner across both finance and operational roles. Over the past five years, Ochsner Baton Rouge has experienced 54% growth in services and patient volume, driven by investments in people, facilities and innovation, with centers of excellence in primary care and orthopedics and the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Under Mr. Pepitone’s leadership, the Baton Rouge region in 2024 realized $23 million in margin improvements, representing 388% growth, accomplished through his strategies for growth and cost reduction that balanced financial efficiency with patient care. He also spearheaded quality and efficiency improvements that reduced wait times, improved care delivery metrics and enhanced resource allocation. He has implemented large-scale initiatives, including the stewardship of the Patient Flow Center and management during the launch of Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Mr. Pepitone also serves as COO of hospital services and CFO for Ochsner’s Lake Charles (La.) region.
