Weekly Recap - June 7th

The latest healthcare leadership searches, hires, and news.

Author

Joe Burke
June 07, 2024

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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

John Quincy Adams

In today’s edition:

Discover the latest leadership searches, moves, and hires from leading organizations, including Mission Hospital (Asheville, North Carolina), Portsmouth Regional Hospital (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), Corewell Health (Farmington Hills, Michigan), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Pulse Heart Institute (Tacoma, Washington), and many more.

EXECUTIVE MOVES AND HEADLINES

Alda Mizaku named chief data and artificial intelligence officer

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GE Health Executive Jeff Terry Joins U.S. Anesthesia Partners as Executive Vice President of Health System Strategy and Innovation

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Anesthesia Partners, a leading provider of high-quality anesthesia care, today announced that Jeff Terry has joined the national... Read More

RWJBarnabas Health Names Dr. Amy Cotton Senior Vice President For Quality and Safety

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most cowww.tgh.org/news/tgh-press-releases/2024/may/dr-sajeel-chowdhary-appointed-medical-director-neuro-oncology-tgh-cancer-institutemprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Amy Cotton, DNP, APRN, CPHQ, FAAN as Senior Vice President, Quality and Safety.

Alexis Zamarripa named chief nursing officer of PIH Health Downey Hospital — The Downey Patriot

DOWNEY – Alexis Zamarripa, MSN RN, has been named PIH Health Downey Hospital Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this capacity, Zamarripa is responsible for executive oversight of PIH Health Downey Hospital’s nursing practice and operations.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

/PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Binita M. Kamath, MB BChir as Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology...

UF Health St. Johns appoints new executives - UF Health

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — UF Health is strengthening local health care services for all patients in Northeast Florida with the appointment of key executives at UF…

UPMC Announces New Leadership - UPMC & Pitt Health Sciences News Blog

After 37 years of service with UPMC, Susan Hoolahan recently... Read more

PeaceHealth names two new Chief Hospital Executives - Vancouver Business Journal

PeaceHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to key positions within the organization. Following a national search,

New chief of cardiology named at Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Peter Dourdoufis, DO, new chief of cardiology, is the 2023 PRH Physician of the year, and has served the Seacoast for nearly 30 years.

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BONUS: INNOVATION CORNER

This week, we’re highlighting five AI startups that are making waves in the healthcare industry. These companies focus on various aspects of healthcare, from diagnostics and treatment to mental health support and dental care. Here’s a closer look at their work:

Owkin:

Owkin uses AI to develop treatments for unmet medical needs, focusing on cancer research and drug development. They leverage AI to identify new drug candidates and accelerate clinical trials.
URL: https://www.owkin.com

Sweetch:

Sweetch uses AI to predict and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, providing personalized health recommendations and monitoring to improve patient outcomes.

Insitro:

An AI-driven drug discovery company that combines machine learning and biological data to streamline the drug development process, aiming to create effective treatments faster.
URL: https://www.insitro.com

HelloSelf:

HelloSelf provides digital access to therapists and mental health support using AI. Their platform helps users improve mental well-being through personalized therapy and self-improvement tools.
URL: https://www.helloself.com

Overjet:

Overjet focuses on transforming dental care using AI to analyze dental data, improving the accuracy of diagnoses and treatment plans in dentistry. Recently, they raised $53.2 million in a Series C round, the largest investment ever in dental AI.
URL: https://www.overjet.ai

These startups showcase the innovative applications of AI in healthcare, providing new tools and approaches that enhance patient care and advance medical research.

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– Joe Burke, Leaders In Health