Dr. Timothy Riddell is now the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ochsner Health. He brings nearly 30 years of experience with the system, having previously worked as the chief medical officer for various regions and served as CEO of the Northshore and Mississippi Gulf Coast region.
In his new role, Riddell will supervise clinical operations at Ochsner’s 47 hospitals and over 370 healthcare locations. He expressed excitement about his commitment to enhancing patient care and community ties. “I am confident in our strategic direction and look forward to working with our exceptional teams to enhance our clinical operations,” he stated.
Ochsner’s president and CEO, Pete November, praised Riddell’s dedication and leadership skills, noting that he would play a key role in delivering quality healthcare to the Gulf South.
Meanwhile, Terri Poe has become the first chief nursing executive at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System. Poe will focus on professional development and maintaining high nursing standards across UAB Medicine. She emphasized the importance of nurses in patient care and aims to strengthen the nursing profession within the system.
In a significant move, Dr. Dawood Darbar has been appointed chair of the Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Medicine. Darbar, a cardiac electrophysiologist, will also co-direct the Heart and Vascular Institute. He comes from the University of Illinois Chicago and is expected to bring innovative leadership to Penn State Health.
Additionally, three new financial leaders have joined the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS). Amy Crouch now serves as CFO for HSHS Wisconsin Market, focusing on multiple hospitals in the area. Divya Matai takes the CFO role for HSHS Central Illinois Market, while Mark Thorn has been appointed CFO for HSHS Southern Illinois Market. Their diverse backgrounds in healthcare finance highlight a trend of strengthening leadership in the field.
As healthcare continues to evolve, strong leadership like that of Riddell, Poe, Darbar, Crouch, Matai, and Thorn becomes crucial in addressing community needs and improving patient care. These appointments reflect a commitment to innovation and high standards across various healthcare systems, ultimately benefiting patients and communities alike.
For more on healthcare leadership trends, check out resources from the American Hospital Association.
