See which healthcare executives have moved organizations recently.
There have been numerous additions and changes in the C-suite of various healthcare organizations recently, some groundbreaking and others set to pave the way for a successful third and fourth quarter. To keep up with the recent leadership moves, HealthLeaders' compiled a list of new healthcare executive appointments.
Stephanie D. Conners named as BayCare Health's first female CEO
Conners will succeed current CEO Tommy Inzina, as he plans to retire. Conners officially takes the role in 2023, making her the first female CEO in the system's 25-year history. Throughout her decades-long career, she has served as a bedside and trauma nurse, then moved up to serving in hospital administrative roles. She currently serves as COO at Jefferson Health.
Andrew Toy brings tech and business strategy capabilities to Clover Health as CEO
The system's co-founder and president will add CEO to his role of responsibilities beginning in 2023. Toy's appointment to the role had been in the works since he joined the organization as its chief technology officer. Current CEO and co-founder Vivek Garipalli, praised Toy's "unique" approach to technology and business strategy, praising his "grit" when it comes to problem-solving.
Jake Halstenson appointed CFO of River's Edge Hospital
The Minnesota hospital announced the appointment of Halstenson as its CFO in early August, who has over a decade of healthcare experience. Before joining the healthcare industry, he also spent a decade working in investment management, overseeing individual and philanthropic assets.
Carol Bean promoted to Centerstone CFO
Bean initially joined Centerstone in 2014, serving as vice president of finance prior to her promotion to CFO. In her new role, she will manage the system's revenues, and alongside the chief information officer, she will oversee the information technology department.
Jay Krishnaswamy appointed CEO of Doctors Medical Center Modesto
Krishnaswamy rejoins the Modesto, California–based hospital, succeeding previous CEO Warren Kirk. Krishnaswamy previously served in executive administrative roles within the Tenet system, which operates Doctors Medical Center Modesto, with his most recent role being vice president of operations for the system's Dallas headquarters.
Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, named CEO of Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University
Cacchione will serve as Jefferson Health's CEO effective September 6, leaving his current position as executive vice president of clinical and network services for Ascension. As CEO, he will be tasked with advancing the organization's growth strategy.
Howard Brown appointed CFO of Orlando Health South Central Region
Brown has over twenty years of industry experience in finance. His new role will have him overseeing the daily operating expenses of Orlando Health Central and Orlando Health Horizon West hospitals, as well as developing key performance indicators for the organization.
Laurie Sicaeros named CSO for MemorialCare
With a 25-year tenure with MemorialCare, Sicaeros now serves as its chief strategy officer and dean of the organization's leadership academy. As CSO, she will lead the system's growth initiatives. She previously served as chief operations officer for the MemorialCare Medical Foundation.
Adelane Kelly appointed CFO of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Kelly brings over twenty years' experience to her new role, having most recently served as CFO for Universal Health Systems in Nevada and previously in Alaska.
Jennifer Doll assumes CFO role for OHSU Health permanently
Having served as interim CFO since October 2021, the system has permanently appointed Doll to the role. In the over four years that she's been with the organization, Doll has managed its Intergovernmental Transfer Program, developed the financial model for its graduate medical education program at the Hillsboro Medical Center, and oversaw its transition from an annual budgeting to rolling forecast model.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a correction to Stephanie Conners’ current role and organization.
Jasmyne Ray is the revenue cycle editor at HealthLeaders.