Congratulations to Martha Zhan and Intermountain Centers!
Congratulations to Martha Zhan and Intermountain Centers!
After an extensive national search, Intermountain Centers is pleased to announce the selection of Martha Zhan as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Martha will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Rose Lopez and will oversee financial, facility, and technology operations. She will provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the organization. Martha brings deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, extensive financial leadership experience, and a comprehensive understanding of grants and audit management. In this role, she will lead financial strategy, planning, and analysis while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Ms. Martha Zhan and to the entire Intermountain Centers community.
Martha joins Intermountain Centers from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, where she served for nearly nine years as National Finance Director and Advisor. During her tenure, she played a key role in expanding new business lines and programs across the organization, supporting operational turnarounds, and contributing to Devereux’s growing service footprint across multiple states.
Martha holds both a Master of Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University and is a licensed Arizona CPA.
About Intermountain Centers Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Inc. is an Arizona-based nonprofit healthcare system comprising a statewide family of subsidiary organizations, including Behavioral Consultation Services Inc., Community Partners, Inc., Intermountain Academy, LLC, Intermountain Foster Care, LLC, Intermountain Health Center, Inc., Mental Health Resources, Inc., and Pinal Hispanic Council Inc. Collectively known as Intermountain Centers, the organization is recognized as a leader in integrated behavioral health and intensive welfare programs for children and adults. Its wide spectrum of services—grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Trauma-Informed Behavioral Therapies—focuses on building individual and family strengths.
Congratulations to Ms. Jasmine Pariza-Peek and the University of Maryland Capital Region Health!
Congratulations to Ms. Jasmine Pariza-Peek and the University of Maryland Capital Region Health!
After an extensive national search, University of Maryland Capital Region Health selected Jasmine Pariza-Peek as the Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health Unit.
Jasmine will report directly to the Senior Director, Nursing – Jon McMurphy, and is accountable for the delivery of patient care services that align with the organization’s strategic vision and achieve excellence in clinical outcomes, financial performance, and patient satisfaction. Overseeing both the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit and the Emergency Room Psychiatric Unit, Jasmine will ensure that care delivery meets all professional, regulatory, and scope-of-practice standards. She will also be accountable for maintaining the clinical competency and performance of team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and shared accountability.
Our sincere congratulations to Ms. Jasmine Pariza-Peek and the University of Maryland Capital Region Health!
Jasmine joins University of Maryland Capital Region Health after most recently serving as the Director of Nursing for Crestwood Behavioral Health in San Francisco, CA. She has held a Nurse Manager position with Howard University, where she played a key role in managing an 18-bed and 7-bed detox unit. Jasmine specializes in policy development, creating nursing orientation programs and leading falls reduction programs.
Jasmine earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Tallahassee State College and her bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cell Biology from Florida A&M University. She is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHN-BC).
University of Maryland Capital Region Health comprises a hospital, two freestanding emergency centers, a surgery center, an employed-physician medical group, and a network of outpatient facilities. UM Capital, an affiliate of the University of Maryland Medical System, is the largest health care provider headquartered in Prince George’s County, striving to enhance the health and wellness of all members of the community.
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
After an extensive national search, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center selected Dr. Dennis Cunningham as the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Cunningham will report directly to the President of the Medical Center, Alec Grabowski. The Chief Medical Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. He will be responsible for advancing clinical excellence and overseeing quality initiatives to drive consistent clinical performance and standardized practices across the organization. Additional Key responsibilities will include leading performance analysis of clinical quality metrics, identifying and prioritizing opportunities for improvement, and serving as a strategic advisor on physician-related matters. In collaboration with Medical Directors, Dr. Cunningham will also contribute to the recruitment, engagement, and performance management of physicians, aligning medical staff operations with Human Resources strategies.
Our sincere congratulations to Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Prior to joining OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Dr. Cunningham served as Chief Medical Officer for Ascension SE Wisconsin, overseeing the Elmbrook and St. Joseph campuses in Milwaukee, WI. In this role, he provided clinical leadership for quality, safety, and length-of-stay initiatives and guided the Medical Executive Committee to ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation. Before that, he led system-wide infection prevention efforts and served as Chief Medical Officer for several hospitals within the McLaren Health Care system.
Dr. Cunningham earned his Bachelor of Science from Ursinus College, Doctor of Medicine from Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, and his Master of Health Administration from Ohio University.
OSF Saint Anthony is part of OSF HealthCare, a 17-hospital system serving Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a simple Mission: to serve with the greatest care and love. With 242 licensed beds, OSF Saint Anthony is known for being the first and longest-certified comprehensive stroke center and the only burn unit in northern Illinois outside of Chicago.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. We look forward to the continued success of both Dr. Dennis Cunningham and OSF SAMC!
Congratulations to Mrs. Darlene Evans and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Congratulations to Mrs. Darlene Evans and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
After an extensive national search, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center selected Darlene Evans as the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. Darlene will report directly to the President of the Medical Center, Alec Grabowski. The Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the operations of the patient services division and ensuring the provision of proficient nursing care services. In collaboration with governing bodies, department management, medical staff, and clinical leaders, she will establish quality standards, foster cooperative working relations, and develop policies and procedures in accordance with government and accrediting agency regulatory requirements.
Our sincere congratulations to Mrs. Darlene Evans and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Prior to joining OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Darlene was an Associate Chief Nursing Officer for the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System for six years. At the University of Illinois Chicago Health, she focused on clinical regulatory and accreditation, practice and professional development, quality and safe patient care delivery, facilitating national recognitions AACN programs, to include the achievement of the designation for Transition to Practice, and supporting the organization in achieving their first Magnet achievement award. Prior to joining the University of Illinois Chicago Health, Darlene served as a hospital clinical operations consultant for regulatory and accreditation compliance and interim executive support for clinical quality and practice assignments.
Darlene earned her Bachelor's in Nursing, Master's in Nursing, and Master’s in Management from Troy University and is currently completing her Doctorate of Nursing degree. She has earned her Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification, NEA-BC, and is CPHQ certified.
OSF Saint Anthony is part of OSF HealthCare, a 17-hospital system serving Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a simple Mission: to serve with the greatest care and love. With 242 licensed beds, OSF Saint Anthony is known for being the first and longest-certified comprehensive stroke center and the only burn unit in northern Illinois outside of Chicago.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. We look forward to the continued success of both Darlene Evans and OSF SAMC!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sharon Bagalio and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sharon Bagalio and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
After an extensive national search, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center selected Sharon Bagalio as the Director of Surgical Services. Sharon will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative direction for the Department of Surgery, which includes surgery, the preadmission care unit, the post-anesthesia care unit, the ambulatory surgery center, and the sterile processing unit. She will also be responsible for the performance of these units through the management of personnel, identification of and response to market conditions, and ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory requirements.
Our sincere congratulations to Mrs. Sharon Bagalio and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Sharon is a highly experienced professional with over 9 years of experience in Surgical Services. She joins OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center from CHI CUMC in Omaha, NE. She was the Director of Perioperative Services and had oversight of multiple procedural departments, including the Main OR, CVOR, GI Lab, Cath/EP Lab, Perfusion, Pre/Post/Pacu, and SPD. Sharon has extensive experience with large-scale revenue-driven operations management with a strong focus on strategic planning and growth, patient safety, risk management, quality and process improvement, customer satisfaction, team building/staff engagement, program development, project management, and corporate compliance with multiple regulatory and accreditation bodies.
Sharon received her MPH from A.T. Still University, her BSN from the University of Southern Maine, and a CAGS in Public Health from the University of New England.
OSF Saint Anthony is part of OSF HealthCare, a 17-hospital system serving Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a simple Mission: to serve with the greatest care and love. With 242 licensed beds, OSF Saint Anthony is known for being the first and longest-certified comprehensive stroke center and the only burn unit in northern Illinois outside of Chicago.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. We look forward to the continued success of both Sharon Bagalio and OSF SAMC!
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer DeCubellis and America’s Essential Hospitals!
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer DeCubellis and America’s Essential Hospitals!
After an extensive national search, America’s Essential Hospitals selected Jennifer DeCubellis as the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jennifer will oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire association and coordinate the activities of Essential Hospitals Institute. She will be responsible for directing creative thinking and expert execution of strategies and tactics that meet and advance the needs of the association’s members and the vulnerable populations they serve. Jennifer will act as the health policy leader, working closely with the association and Institute boards of directors and membership to develop effective strategies for sustaining the economic base of its members and ensuring adaptive management strategies to foster member success and enhance their vital contributions to community health needs.
Our sincere congratulations to Ms. Jennifer DeCubellis and America’s Essential Hospitals!
Jennifer joins America’s Essential Hospitals from Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN where she was the Chief Executive Officer for five years. As CEO she led the organization through the covid pandemic, civil unrest, and improved cash on hand by 300%, exceeding budget projections and delivering year-over-year positive margins during some of the most difficult healthcare operating years (2020-2022) and improved Quality ratings, moving to the top 6 rated systems in MN- Leapfrog 2024. Prior to becoming the CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, she served Hennepin County as the Deputy County Administrator.
Jennifer earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education—Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities—from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
America’s Essential Hospitals (AEH) is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Communities depend on these hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health and health equity, and other services. These hospitals often serve as a level I trauma center, provide other highly specialized services, are major teaching or academic medical centers, operate extensive ambulatory networks, and work to address social risk factors in their community. They are distinguished by their high volumes of uncompensated care and Medicaid, as well as a commitment to a mission of caring for low-income people and other marginalized populations. Essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
AEH is a 501(c)6 trade association incorporated in the District of Columbia. Since 1981, AEH has advanced policies and programs that promote health, health care access, and equity. They support more than 350 public and private nonprofit members with nonpartisan advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. AEH has a rich history and long record of accomplishments on issues related to care for historically marginalized people and communities.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of America’s Essential Hospitals. We look forward to the continued success of both Jennifer DeCubellis and America’s Essential Hospitals.
Congratulations to Mr. Lany Wahab and Lake Charles Memorial Health System!
Congratulations to Mr. Lany Wahab and Lake Charles Memorial Health System!
After an extensive national search, Lake Charles Memorial Health System selected Lany Wahab as the Vice President of Revenue Cycle. Lany will oversee the hospital and physician billing services, processes, and technology across multiple locations and payers. He will be responsible for developing and managing policies and procedures that ensure the efficient operation of the organization’s Revenue Cycle program, essential for generating sufficient cash flow to support both operations and strategic initiatives. To maximize operational efficiency, optimize reimbursement, and deliver exceptional customer service, Lany will organize and lead intra-departmental efforts.
Our sincere congratulations to Mr. Lany Wahab and Lake Charles Memorial Health System!
Lany is a highly experienced professional with over 9 years of experience in the Revenue Cycle. He joins Lake Charles from Alameda Health System in Alameda, CA. He was the System Director of Patient Access & Revenue Operations, whose responsibilities included overseeing and coordinating all revenue cycle activities with a goal of maximizing reimbursement in a cost-effective manner that complies with federal, state, and payer-specific billing requirements. He also oversaw the overall policies, objectives, and initiatives of our healthcare facilities’ revenue cycle activities to optimize the patient financial interaction along the care continuum.
Lany received his MPH from the University of Texas, his MD from the University of Ibadan, and his MBA in Management and Business Intelligence & Info Tech from California State University.
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is the region's largest not-for-profit, community healthcare system, serving the healthcare needs of Southwest Louisiana. Memorial Health System is locally owned and operated by a Board of Trustees from the community it serves. The hospital is a shareholder of Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA) and is fully licensed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. As the healthcare market leader in the Lake Charles region, their success can be attributed to a dedicated team of over 2,700 employees and 300 staff physicians representing more than 60 specialties and subspecialties, as well as the largest emergency services department and the only trauma center in southwest Louisiana.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. We look forward to the continued success of both Lany Wahab and Lake Charles!
Congratulations to Dan Lavelle and Geisinger!
Hartz Search is excited to announce Dan Lavelle's placement as the Vice President, System Marketing at Geisinger!
After a nationwide search, Geisinger has chosen Dan Lavelle as the Vice President, System Marketing. Dan will provide strategic executive leadership for planning, analysis, development, implementation, and management of system marketing, including brand positioning, identity, marketing communications, and promotions for the Geisinger enterprise and individual business units and programs. Dan will lead creative strategy and establish and manage agency, vendors, and business partner relationships. He will ensure alignment of the brand and marketing communications with the health system's mission, values, goals, and objectives, health plan, medical school, and research institutes, regionally and nationally.
Dan will report directly to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Geisinger – Hernando Ruiz-Jimenez.
Our sincere congratulations to Dan Lavelle and Geisinger!
Prior to joining Geisinger, Dan was Head of Digital Transformation for Unlock Health, where he led the strategic advisory practice of healthcare’s largest marketing and communications agency. He also built and launched the Unlock’s partner program, maintaining a set of strategic and technical marketing partnerships that allow clients to improve their effectiveness.
Dan earned his MBA at DeSales University and his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Drexel University.
Geisinger Health Plan is part of Geisinger, an integrated health system that provides our members and patients with exceptional healthcare. Geisinger Health System is an integrated health system that provides our members and patients with the best care available. Geisinger health plan serves more than 600,000 members throughout central, south-central, and northeast Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health Plan has a provider network of more than 30,000 primary care and specialty physicians, 120 hospitals, and 132 urgent and convenient care locations. GHP is a Managed Care Organization (MCO) that offers a comprehensive suite of plans such as Medicare Advantage, Individual & Family, and Commercial options. Geisinger Health Plan has been an award-winning organization, recognized by US News & World Report and JD Powers for quality and member satisfaction.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Geisinger. We look forward to Dan Lavelle’s and Geisinger’s continued success!
Congratulations to Marlena Balmaceda and ReveLution!
Hartz Search is pleased to announce the successful placement of Marlena Balmaceda as Director, Revenue Cycle for ReveLution.
After an extensive national search, ReveLution has selected Marlena Balmaceda to lead their full revenue cycle operations. Reporting to Co-Founder/COO Candace Odle, Marlena will be responsible for optimizing processes across patient access, coding, billing, collections, and accounts receivable to improve cash flow, reduce denials, and ensure regulatory compliance. Her role will also encompass client onboarding.
Marlena's impressive background includes serving as Director, Revenue Cycle Management at McKesson Intrafusion, where she managed over 80 sites and more than $40M in AR. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Operations (RCM) at Cedar Gate Technology where she managed revenue cycle operations to optimize billing, claims processing, and overall efficiency.
Marlena holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, Houston, Texas, and is certified in CVC presumptive eligibility, as well as a certified representative for FDCPA and HIPAA.
Congratulations to Marlena Balmaceda and ReveLution. We at Hartz Search wish you both continued success!
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