Category: Hospital Executive Moves

Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare has appointed a new C-suite leader and updated the roles and titles of two others.

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I., has named Seanna Zimmerman, DNP, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer. 

Candice Saunders, BSN, president and CEO of Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System, plans to retire June 30 after a decade in the role.

Kevin Smith, PhD, has been appointed president of Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, Ga., and Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center in Jackson, Ga.

Ann Madden Rice, interim CEO of OHSU Health, the health system affiliated with Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University, is no longer at the helm, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. 

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health has named James DeGloria chief revenue cycle and regulatory compliance officer, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. 

David Ziolkowski was appointed president and CEO of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, Calif., effective Feb. 10.

Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health has promoted Jennifer Khelil, DO, from chief medical officer to executive vice president and chief clinical officer. 

Hybrid chief nursing officer and COO roles are gaining traction in healthcare as systems look to streamline operations and executive teams.

Bruce Siegel, MD, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals, will retire at the end of 2025 after serving in the role since October 2010.