Dr. Hong is the highest ranking physician at MUSC Health, a system that has tripled in size over the past four years. He is a co-champion of the system’s clinical service lines. The academic physician practice plan, for which Dr. Hong serves as CEO, has seen clinical revenue growth over the past five-plus years. He is a leading authority on concussions, cardiac issues in athletes, overuse injuries and sports-injury prevention. He previously served at Drexel University in Philadelphia as an endowed chair and professor in the department of family, community and preventive medicine. Dr. Hong also served as chief of the division of primary care sports medicine, chair of the Drexel University physician board, and associate dean for primary care and community health at the university.
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Becker's Recognition
Gene Hong, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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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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