CommonSpirit Health announces inaugural chief physician executive, and more |

Thomas McGinn, MD, has been named senior executive vice president and chief physician executive officer of CommonSpirit Health.

Thomas McGinn

McGinn will take the newly created post beginning Sept. 30. He will work in partnership with Kathy Sanford, the system’s chief nursing officer, and Terika Richardson, chief operating officer, on all aspects of clinical care.

He will report to CommonSpirit CEO Wright Lassiter III and continue to serve as a member of the system’s executive team. He joined CommonSpirit as the system’s executive vice president for physician enterprise.

McGinn said he’s looking forward to working with CommonSpirit’s leaders and staff in the new post.

“Together, we have a unique opportunity to truly transform health care delivery, drive innovation, and advance high quality, affordable, evidence-based care for the benefit of our patients and the communities we serve,” McGinn said in a statement.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive® in October 2023, McGinn said CommonSpirit is focusing on giving clinicians more ability to focus on their patients. He also cited the system’s long commitment to health equity.

“CommonSpirit is built on a mission of serving the poor,” McGinn says. “From our founding sisters that started many of our hospitals across all of our markets, that was fundamental and that continues to be the driving force for CommonSpirit.”

Before joining CommonSpirit, McGinn served at Northwell Health as deputy physician-in-chief and senior vice president of physician network operations.

Kirk McCarty

Research Medical Center appoints new CEO

Kirk McCarty has been named chief executive of Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

He began his new role Sept. 3. The medical center is part of HCA Midwest Health.

McCarty succeeds Dr. Paul Hancock, who has retired. He most recently served as CEO of Menorah Medical Center.

"One of my life's greatest joys has been returning to Kansas City to rejoin HCA Midwest Health," McCarty said. "My time at Menorah Medical Center allowed me to work with its exceptional team to strengthen the hospital's partnerships with local providers and communities it serves, positioning it for the next growth phase.”

He said leading Research Medical Center “will allow me to continue to build on the positive momentum, growth and innovation of HCA Midwest Health's largest hospital. I am humbled and grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Keith Zimmerman, president of HCA Midwest, said it is “thrilling” to have McCarty leading Research Medical Center.

The organization has begun a search for the new CEO of Menorah Medical Center.

Janet L. Rathod

Johns Hopkins hires new cybersecurity leader

Janet L. Rathod has been named vice president and chief information security officer at Johns Hopkins.

She began her new role Sept. 16. Rathod joins John Hopkins from Citigroup, where she led cyberintelligence efforts. Rathod called joining Johns Hopkins “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

"The institution's distinguished history of, and dedication to, making a global impact resonate deeply with me. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to safeguard the enterprise and contribute to its ongoing success in education, health care, and research,” Rathod said in a statement.

She will report to Rich Mendola, vice president and chief information officer at Johns Hopkins. Mendola praised Rathod’s deep experience.

"I am so excited that Janet will be joining Johns Hopkins as our next CISO," Mendola said in a statement. "She brings experience and perspectives that are incredibly well-suited to the incessant cybersecurity threats that we must face in higher education and health care."

Rexanne Domico

Interim HealthCare selects new president

Rexanne Domico has been named the new president and chief operating officer of Interim HealthCare Inc., a home health provider.

Domico previously served as CEO at HomeFree Pharmacy Services. She has also previously served as president of home health care services at Brightspring and senior vice president at LHC Group.

“Interim HealthCare has been a mainstay in the home health and hospice industry, and I’m thrilled to be joining this venerable brand,” Domico said in a statement. “The full continuum of care provided by the company is unique within the industry, and I look forward to lending my experience across service lines to create impact.”

Paul Mastrapa, CEO of Interim HealthCare, said Domico will help shape the company’s long-term strategies.

“Her hands-on leadership style, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record of fostering growth and excellence make her exceptionally well-suited to lead our regional teams and guide our franchisees nationwide to provide the high-end care we are known for,” Mastrapa said in a statement.