Mr. Katz joined MemorialCare in 2015 as CFO of its Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital and was named to his current role in 2022. He leads Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, a prominent teaching hospital and educational center that is one of the nation’s largest children’s hospitals and is known for its pioneering neonatal and pediatric intensive care, perinatology and other programs. Under his leadership, the hospital stands as a national leader in pediatric cancer, heart disease, cystic fibrosis, HIV, sickle cell, orthopedics and other clinical areas. In partnership with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, its sister adult teaching hospital on the same campus, the hospital allows children with chronic health conditions to receive a lifetime of care in one location. Mr. Katz is responsible for championing an obstetrician clinic, acting as executive sponsor for the hospital’s Mari Laulhere Children’s Village, and advancing clinic standards and key metrics to improve care. He is also known statewide for children’s advocacy.
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Becker's Recognition
Yair Katzhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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