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Michael Yurkanin, MD

Chief Physician Executive

Parkview Health Hospitals

Fort Wayne, IN

Dr. Yurkanin is chief medical officer for Parkview Health Hospitals. He leads key initiatives in quality and safety, particularly focusing on Parkview’s two largest hospitals in Fort Wayne. He collaborates with patient advocacy teams to ensure high-quality care and coordinates clinical strategies with financial and HR teams to guide decision-making across the system. He has provided critical leadership on several major projects, including the $45 million renovation of Parkview Behavioral Health, the development of the Parkview Southwest Outpatient Center, and the integration of newly affiliated hospitals in Ohio into the Parkview system. His efforts are helping to expand the network’s regional care coordination.

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