Weekly Recap - July 19th

The latest healthcare leadership searches, hires, and news.

Author

Joe Burke
July 19, 2024

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"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."

John C. Maxwell

In today’s edition:

Discover the latest leadership searches, moves, and hires from leading organizations, including Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (Tallahassee, Florida), Princeton Baptist Medical Center. (Birmingham, Alabama), Piedmont Healthcare (Atlanta, Georgia), PeaceHealth (Vancouver, Washington), Miami Beach Medical Group (Miami, Florida), and many more.

EXECUTIVE MOVES AND HEADLINES

Ned Hill named CEO of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | HCA Florida

Ned Hill has joined HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital as the Chief Executive Officer.

Amer Tabba, MD, FASA, Leading Expert in Anesthesiology, Named Chief of Anesthesia at Sturdy Memorial Hospital | Your Digital Wall

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2043356-Amer-Tabba-Anesthesiologist or through Sturdy Health, https://www.sturdyhealth.org/find-a-provider/profile/amer-tabba/ About FindaTopDoc.com FindaTopDoc is a digital health information company that helps connect patients with local physicians and specialists who accept your insurance. Our goal is to help guide you on your journey towards optimal health by providing you with the know-how to make informed decisions

Erik Wexler to serve as the next president and CEO for Providence

The Providence St. Joseph Health Board of Directors announced that Providence Chief Operating Officer Erik Wexler has been named the health system’s next president and chief executive officer.

New Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President of Clinical Services at Elliot Lake hospital : My Espanola Now

Elliot Lake’s St. Joseph’s General Hospital has appointed Leslie Sanders as the new Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President of Clinical Services. As a proponent of patient-centred care, Sanders plans […]

PeaceHealth announces new PeaceHealth Medical Group chief executive

VANCOUVER, Wash. – PeaceHealth recently announced that Melissa Edwards, MD, has been named as the chief executive for PeaceHealth Medical Group. An innovative, experienced leader who is passionate about ensuring patients have access to safe, efficient and respectful healthcare, Dr. Edwards has demonstrated her skills and abilities as the interim chief executive for the medical group over the past several months.

Greg Anderson

Greg Anderson named chief financial officer of Princeton Baptist Medical Center.

Tory Shepherd named Market Chief Operating Officer of Sovah Health

Sovah Health announces the appointment of Tory Shepherd as the new market chief operating officer (COO), effective July 1.

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BONUS:

New Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill

In the wake of the recent CrowdStrike cybersecurity incident, which exposed significant vulnerabilities across multiple sectors, it's timely to highlight new legislative efforts aimed at enhancing healthcare cybersecurity. On July 11, 2024, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Todd Young (R-IN), and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act. This bill mandates collaboration between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to bolster cybersecurity within the healthcare and public health sectors.

Key Aspects of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act:

  • Collaboration: Strengthens cooperation between CISA and HHS to enhance cybersecurity measures.

  • Resource Allocation: Provides resources and training on cyber threat indicators and defense strategies to non-federal entities.

  • Special Liaison: Establishes a special liaison within CISA to coordinate during cybersecurity incidents.

The legislation underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect patient data and ensure the resilience of healthcare operations. The introduction of this bill is particularly relevant given the recent disruptions caused by the CrowdStrike incident, highlighting the ongoing and evolving nature of cyber threats.

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– Joe Burke, Leaders In Health