Dr. Swords joined Bon Secours Mercy Health in March 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience in healthcare. Prior to joining the health system’s Greenville market, he served at Cone Health in Greensboro, N.C. During his nearly three decades with the organization, he served as the chief of primary care, the chief medical information officer, chief medical officer and then chief physician executive, overseeing strategic planning, process improvement and physician engagement. Previously, Dr. Swords also served as a physician for LeBauer Health Care, part of the Cone Health Medical Group, from 1996 to 2014.
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Becker's Recognition
Bruce Swords, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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2026 Winner

Executives
252 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know
Becker’s Healthcare is proud to recognize exceptional chief medical officers serving hospitals and health systems nationwide.
These physician executives are instrumental in elevating patient safety, upholding rigorous quality standards, strengthening collaboration between executive leadership and medical staff, and guiding risk management efforts.
As champions of clinical excellence and continuous improvement, their leadership has helped their organizations achieve distinguished quality and safety recognitions.
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