Dr. Wald leads the clinical excellence function at Intermountain Health, overseeing quality, safety and experience across three regions and seven states, including 33 hospitals and over 400 ambulatory sites. She heads an integrated team of over 400 professionals following the merger of Intermountain Health and SCL Health in 2022. Dr. Wald has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed articles on patient safety and quality for older adults in hospitals and nursing homes. She has played a crucial role in enhancing employee engagement by respecting the cultures and approaches of the quality teams throughout the merger process. Dr. Wald previously served as chief quality and safety officer of SCL Health for four years and was an associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
