Congratulations to Alec Grabowski and OSF – Saint Anthony Medical Center!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Alec Grabowski as the President of OSF Healthcare, Saint Anthony Medical Center!
After an extensive national search, Saint Anthony Medical Center selected Alec Grabowski as the President. Alec will be reporting to the Western Region CEO – August “AJ” Querciagrossa and will work collaboratively across the region and market. Alec will direct all internal operations of the hospital/medical center while developing and implementing short-term tactics within long-term strategies that provide high-quality and cost-effective health care.
Our Sincere congratulations to Alec Grabowski and OSF – Saint Anthony Medical Center!
Alec Grabowski joins Saint Anthony Medical Center after serving as the Network Chief Executive Officer at Lake Norman Medical Center, where he was responsible for the overall performance of a comprehensive health system, including three hospitals, a medical group, and all ambulatory operations throughout the North Carolina market. As an accomplished senior executive, Alec has a proven track record of leading nationally ranked healthcare systems and hospitals. He has extensive experience in driving health system revenue growth while simultaneously enhancing access, throughput, patient experience, financial performance, and employee engagement and culture. Alec also has significant expertise in developing and expanding clinical and surgical service lines at both hospital and health system levels. He has taken ownership of large-scale campus construction projects exceeding $150 million and has effectively partnered with medical staff to lead the development, improvement, and expansion of services across hospitals, health systems, and the communities they serve.
Alec earned his Bachelor’s degree from Kennesaw State University and both his Master of Business Administration and Master of Healthcare Administration from Georgia State University.
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, and one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners across 150+ locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of healthcare-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. In 2020, OSF On-Call was established, a digital health operating unit, including a hospital-at-home. OSF On-Call delivers care and services when, where and how patients prefer to receive them. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Congratulations to Nikki Kushner and Oswego Health!
Hartz Search is excited to announce Nicolene “Nikki” Kushner’s placement as the Executive Director, Medical Practice at Oswego Health!
After a nationwide search, Oswego Health has chosen Nikki Kushner as the Executive Director, Medical Practice. Nikki will provide strategic direction in areas such as the growth of primary care and specialty services, patient access, financial health and contribution, patient retention, and practice operations improvement initiatives. She will provide day-to-day leadership to the core functions within the medical practice, including business operations, patient access, and clinic operations.
Nikki will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer of Oswego Health – Katie Pagliaroli.
Our sincere congratulations to Nikki Kushner and Oswego Health!
Prior to joining Oswego Health, Nikki was the Chief Operating Officer for Hunterdon Health, where she oversaw the health system’s physician practice operations. She managed all operational facets of the physician group with efficient workflows, streamlining administrative and clinical processes for optimal performance and patient care. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Saint Francis College in Loretto, PA, and her MBA from the University of Phoenix. She has earned her Physician Practice Manager certification.
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, which include the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Oswego Health. We look forward to Nikki’s and Oswego Health’s continued success!
Congratulations to Ashley and INTEGRIS Health!
Hartz Search is excited to announce Ashley Wilson’s placement as the Foundation President at INTEGRIS HEALTH!
After a nationwide search, INTEGRIS Health has chosen Ashley Wilson as the Foundation President. Ashley will partner with the CEO and key executive leaders to be the external face of INTEGRIS Health and to represent INTEGRIS Health to raise visibility and communicate INTEGRIS Health's strategic needs to the philanthropic community. She will align with INTEGRIS Health’s strategic goals to raise philanthropic investments and build long-term relationships with key donors based on mission, cultivation, stewardship, and sound fiscal management, identifying opportunities supporting community health initiatives.
Ashley will report directly to the Chief of Staff of INTEGRIS Health – Maggie Wolff.
Our sincere congratulations to Ashley and INTEGRIS Health!
Prior to joining INTEGRIS HEALTH, Ashley was the Chief Strategy Officer for Ascension Texas Foundations, where she was responsible for leading the strategy, raising money for five Ascension foundations, and engaging donors and supporters. She integrated the Foundation’s strategic priorities and goals with the hospital system’s priorities and goals and led the communication with donors and the community.
Ashley earned her bachelor’s in communications from the University of Tennessee.
INTEGRIS Health, the state's largest Oklahoma-owned not-for-profit health system, is known for innovation and unparalleled quality, offering advanced treatment options and specialties found nowhere else in the region. The $3B, 12,000+ caregiver integrated delivery system includes hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, virtual care, mental health facilities, and home health agencies. INTEGRIS Health operates more than 2,000 licensed beds in 20 hospitals. INTEGRIS Health has over 64 specialties and sub-specialties among its Medical Group and affiliate physicians. INTEGRIS Health Medical Group employs over 800 providers and has 180+ primary and specialty care clinics.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of INTEGRIS Health. We look forward to Ashley Wilson’s and INTEGRIS Health’s continued success!
Congratulations to Christopher McLaughlin and the Cancer Center of South Florida!
Hartz Search is excited to announce the placement of Christopher McLaughlin as the Project Manager at the Cancer Center of South Florida!
After an extensive national search, the Cancer Center of South Florida selected Christopher McLaughlin as their Project Manager. Christopher will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects from inception to completion to improve the efficiency and quality of the delivery output – oncology services. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, managing change, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, if applicable, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Our sincere congratulations to Christopher McLaughlin and the Cancer Center of South Florida!
Christopher joins the Cancer Center of South Florida from Sinai Chicago, where he was most recently the System Operations Manager. Prior to this, he was the Administrative Fellow – Support Services at Advocate Aurora Health. At Sinai Chicago, he was responsible for direct onsite management of the daily operations of the facility operations and provided administrative leadership, data analytics as well as regulatory readiness in all functional operational areas at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Ogden Commons or any off-site locations.
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Augustana College, and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Illinois Chicago.
The Cancer Center of South Florida provides personalized patient care with state-of-the-art medical treatments. Their devoted team of former Harvard Medical School faculty formed the Center to provide South Florida patients access to cutting-edge clinical trials and therapies. Two locations in Palm Beach County and a team of medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists focusing on providing world-class care in an academic setting. The Cancer Center of South Florida is committed to providing patients with the best care possible.
Congratulations to TJ Grassetti and JPS Health Network!
Hartz Search is excited to announce the placement of Valentino “TJ” Grassetti as the VP, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at JPS Health Network!
After an extensive national search, JPS Health Network selected TJ Grassetti as the VP, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer. TJ will be responsible for overseeing system-wide strategic planning and development and managing the entire process, from plan creation to monitoring and reporting on performance.
Our sincere congratulations to TJ Grassetti and JPS Health Network!
TJ joins JPS Health Network from Intermountain Healthcare, where he was most recently the Region Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Prior to this, he was the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at SCL Health. At Intermountain Healthcare, he was responsible for developing a governance model that aligns joint venture strategies and operations with the system’s long-range strategic initiatives. The responsibilities also required developing a streamlined yet rigorous structure for collaborating with strategic partners (healthcare corporations, physicians, real estate developers, etc.) in the building and tracking of plans and budgets designed to demonstrate positive performance and to identify growth opportunities.
TJ holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kent State University, and a Master of Science, Public Health from the University of Missouri.
The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a tax-supported organization serving the healthcare needs of families in Tarrant County. JPS has 582 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center; JPS provides adult inpatient care at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and offers comprehensive services, including primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy at more than 25 community locations. JPS is governed by an 11-member Board of Managers, whose members are appointed by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. JPS was named the Best Hospital for America by Washington Monthly magazine and the Lown Institute in 2020 and Outstanding Healthcare System by D CEO Magazine.
Congratulations to Shawnta Jamerson and Southeast Georgia Health System!
After an extensive national search, Southeast Georgia Health System selected Shawnta Jamerson as the Manager of Reimbursement. Shawnta will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continual refinement of Health Systems charge structure, revenue integrity, price transparency, and managed care reimbursement strategies.
Our sincere congratulations to Shawnta Jamerson and Southeast Georgia Health System!
Shawnta joins Southeast Georgia Health System from TriHealth, where she was most recently the Corporate Health Manager of Finance and Admin Services. Prior to this, she was the Risk Adjustment Financial Analyst III at Health Alliance Plan. At TriHealth, she was responsible for managing all facets of finance and Admin Operations for the division as it relates to accounting, accounts payable, billing/collections, patient accounting, annual operating budget, capital budgets, financial statements/invoice preparations, call center management, Admin services, contracting, technology, and Reporting.
Shawnta holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She also holds an MBA Leadership Certificate from Central Michigan University.
Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system with multiple locations and services. The Health System has served residents and visitors to the beautiful Golden Isles and surrounding areas of Southeast Georgia since 1888. Headquartered in the historic port city of Brunswick, the Health System serves the needs of residents from six counties in Southeast Georgia - Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne.
Congratulations to Julie Floyd and Southeast Georgia Health System!
Hartz Search is excited to announce the placement of Julie Floyd as the Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Southeast Georgia Health System!
After an extensive national search, Southeast Georgia Health System selected Julie Floyd as Vice President of Revenue Cycle, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The VP, Revenue Cycle will develop and manage policies and procedures to optimize all facets of revenue cycle operations.
The Vice President of Revenue Cycle develops the vision and strategies to achieve best-in-class, compliant revenue cycle results. The VP interacts with clinical and business leaders across the organization to ensure optimal financial and patient experience results while serving as the revenue cycle executive for applicable financial system transitions and merger and acquisition activity.
Our sincere congratulations to Julie Floyd and Southeast Georgia Health System!
Julie joins Southeast Georgia Health System from UNC Healthcare, where she held the role of System Vice President, Professional Revenue Operations, and previously the System Executive Director, Physician Revenue Cycle. While at UNC Healthcare, Julie was the leader responsible for system-wide management of all physician revenue across 18 entities, including Ambulatory Surgery Centers (physician/hospital) and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Prior to UNC, Julie was the Associate Chief Revenue Officer at University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington, KY.
Julie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Kentucky University, and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership & Organizational Change from Northern Kentucky University.
Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system with multiple locations and services. The Health System has served residents and visitors to the beautiful Golden Isles and surrounding areas of southeast Georgia since 1888. Headquartered in the historic port city of Brunswick, the Health System serves the needs of residents from six counties in southeast Georgia - Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne.
Congratulations to Micaela Cortes and Southeast Georgia Health System!
Hartz Search is excited to announce the placement of Micaela Cortes as the Manager of Benefits at Southeast Georgia Health System!
After an extensive national search, Southeast Georgia Health System selected Micaela Cortes as the Manager of Benefits. The Manager of Benefits performs administrative duties relating to the functioning of the Human Resources Department, specializing in the administration of various team member benefit plans, including, but not limited to, health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life, Family Medical Leave/Leave of Absence and the retirement programs. Micaela will be responsible for administration of employee benefits in all company operations. As needed, she will provide special guidance and assistance to all company locations on various employee benefit plans. The Manager of Benefits will develop, recommend, and install approved, new, or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and supervises administration of existing plans.
Our sincere congratulations to Micaela Cortes and Southeast Georgia Health System!
Micaela joins Southeast Georgia Health System from URMC Finger Lakes Health in Geneva, NY. She started there as a Benefits Specialist five years ago, and for the last almost three years has held the title of Compensation and Benefits Manager, where she oversaw all employee benefits for the organization. URMC Finger Lakes Health is a hospital system that consists of two hospitals, one surgery center, four long term care facilities, seven primary care practices, seven specialty care practices and a college of nursing. Prior to URMC Health, Micaela was an Executive Employee Benefits Account Manager at Wells Insurance which is an independent insurance company serving the Carolinas for 100 years.
Micaela received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nazareth College of Rochester.
Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system with multiple locations and services. The Health System has served residents and visitors to the beautiful Golden Isles and surrounding areas of southeast Georgia since 1888. Headquartered in the historic port city of Brunswick, the Health System serves the needs of residents from six counties in southeast Georgia - Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne.
Congratulations to Hernando and Geisinger!
Hartz Search is excited to announce Hernando Ruiz-Jimenez's placement as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Geisinger!
After a nationwide search, Geisinger has chosen Hernando Ruiz-Jimenez as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Hernando will work across the Geisinger enterprise (clinical, insurance, research, and education enterprises as well as traditional support service functions), driving complex, visible, system-wide initiatives to successful completion through metrics-based leadership of a skilled cross-functional department and in collaboration with a large and diverse contingent of internal and external stakeholders. He will lead a consumer-friendly digital engagement strategy, including a robust digital acquisition and retention portfolio, and oversee social media, public and media relations, and community engagement activities.
Hernando will report directly to the Chief of Staff of Geisinger – Amy Brayford.
Our sincere congratulations to Hernando and Geisinger!
Prior to joining Geisinger, Hernando was the General Manager & Chief Marketing Officer for UN(THINK) Foods, where he was responsible for leading the business development and commercial launch of UN(THINK). Hernando also was the Chief Marketing Officer at New York Presbyterian Healthcare System as the Chief Marketing Officer where he led the marketing transformation to a modern and diverse marketing department.
Hernando earned his master’s in business administration at Stanford University and his bachelor’s in business administration from Villanova University.
Geisinger comprises ten (10) hospital campuses, two research centers, a college of health sciences, a school of nursing, and a 600,000+ member health plan serving more than three million residents in central, south-central, and northeast Pennsylvania and beyond. There are approximately 26,500 employees, including over 1,700 employed physicians, all of whom share a commitment to quality healthcare.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Geisinger. We look forward to Hernando Ruiz-Jimenez's and Geisinger’s continued success!