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5 Health System and Hospital CEOs Who Get the Job Done

Analysis  |  By Melanie Blackman  
   September 03, 2020

Don't miss these interviews with CEOs who share valuable insights on how they lead their health organizations in collaboration, anti-racism action, innovative care delivery, and more.

HealthLeaders interviewed five CEOs about their strategies during the pandemic, the unique ways they serve their communities, and the accomplishments their organizations have achieved despite this year's challenges.

John Couris, president and CEO, Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital President and CEO John Couris shares strategic and collaborative approaches the health system has taken to ensure the care of its communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including teaming up with competing health systems to share data and resources.

Read about the collaboration here: Collaboration During COVID: Tampa General Hospital Teams With Competitors on Patient Care

Dr. Roxanna Gapstur, president and CEO, WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health President and CEO Roxanna Gapstur shares the health system's strategies on caring for rural and underserved populations in Pennsylvania during the coronavirus pandemic. The health system implemented strategies to reach each of the diverse populations they serve, including community outreach and grants.

Read about the community initiatives here: WellSpan Health CEO: 'Committed to Our Communities' During the Pandemic

Alonzo Lewis, president, St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital

Alonzo Lewis shares how the organization's culture and hard work of the medical and support staff has enabled St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital to be named the #1 Major Teaching Hospital in America. Through organizing teams and data, the hospital has been able to drive improvement of outcomes.

Read about the hospital's successful culture here: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor President on Top Outcomes Performance: 'It Starts With Culture'

Dr. Harold Paz, CEO, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center CEO Dr. Harold Paz shares the healthcare organization's strategy to addresses social determinants of health in its communities. Its focus on racism as a social determinant of health has led to internal committees and robust health programs in the community to address health and racial inequities.

Read about the organization's focus on combatting racism in healthcare: OSU Wexner Medical Center's Anti-Racism Action Plan Aims to Address 'Direct Line Between Racial Discrimination and Health Outcomes'

Dr. Jaewon Ryu, CEO, Geisinger

Geisinger CEO Dr. Jaewon Ryu details how the health system's targeted primary care program for older adults addresses the social and medical needs of patients over 65. According to Geisinger, this innovative program has a 98% patient satisfaction rate.

Read about the primary care program here: Geisinger CEO Shares How 65 Forward Program Improves Primary Care for Senior Patients

Melanie Blackman is a contributing editor for strategy, marketing, and human resources at HealthLeaders, an HCPro brand.

Photo credit: John Couris, president and CEO, Tampa General Hospital (Photo courtesy of Tampa General Hospital)


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