Loy Howard

President and CEO

Tanner Health System

Carrollton, GA

Mr. Howard serves as president and CEO of Tanner Health System, a rural health system spanning five hospitals. He oversees strategic goals and daily operations, expands clinical services, and grows the health system’s hospitals. Mr. Howard also established and leads Tanner Medical Group, which has grown into one of metro Atlanta’s largest multispecialty physician groups. He currently serves on the board for Tanner Health System, the Heard County Water Authority and the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, while serving as chair of economic development organization Carroll Tomorrow.

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