After an extensive national search, Bon Secours Mercy Health has selected Mr. Mike Lutes to lead all Richmond market operations, helping to advance a mission-focused culture of innovation and excellence, while bringing best practices for efficiency and effective, compassionate care delivery across the market.

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an integrated health system with 50 hospitals, thousands of providers, over 1,200 points of care, and 60,000 associates across 7 states and two countries, Bon Secours Mercy Health is one of the largest and strongest Catholic healthcare systems. The Richmond market is the flagship market for BSMH with net revenue of $2 billion, consisting of seven hospitals, 1,364 licensed beds, eleven emergency departments, a comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, and Level III Trauma Program. 

Mr. Mike Lutes will report directly to Paul Smith, Providence Group President of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

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Our sincere congratulations to Mike Lutes and Bon Secours Mercy Health!

Mr. Mike Lutes brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience to his new role. He joins Bon Secours from Atrium Health, an integrated nonprofit health system based in Charlotte, North Carolina with more than 70,000 employees, 40 hospitals, and 1,400 care locations. He held a variety of leadership roles at the system, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Market President for their south market with oversight of five hospitals. In his years, Mike has created award-winning levels of patient and employee satisfaction as well as nationally recognized quality and outstanding financial results.

Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Management from Appalachian State University and a Master of Health Administration degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.

HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Bon Secours Mercy Health. We look forward to the continued success of both Mr. Mike Lutes, the Richmond Market President, and Bon Secours Mercy Health!