Endeavor Health names first chief development officer, and more | MED MOVES

Lucy Kim has been named the first chief development officer of Endeavor Health.

Lucy Kim

Kim will lead the fundraising strategy of Endeavor, a nine-hospital system based in Evanston, Illinois. She began in the newly created role on Aug. 19.

She will lead Endeavor’s five local foundations and will have the responsibility of expanding the health system’s donor base.

Kim possesses over 18 years of leadership experience in philanthropy. Most recently, she served as the chief advancement officer for Chicago Public Media, home of The Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ Radio.

She also previously lead fundraising for The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit organization in Washington D.C. She also held several roles across Harvard University including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Kim will report to Joe Dant, president of Endeavor Health’s south region.

“Lucy is a dynamic leader who is joining Endeavor Health in this inaugural role,” Dant said in a statement. “Her experience leading fundraising strategy across diverse industries, developing talent and collaborating with leaders and donors will be invaluable as we work to transform and grow our philanthropic efforts in both our local markets and across our geography.”

American Hospital Association names deputy cybersecurity adviser

James “Scott” Gee has been named deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk of the American Hospital Association.

Gee will work with John Riggi, the AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, to develop priorities to help hospitals protect themselves from ransomware attacks. The AHA helps individual hospitals but also shares information and guidance on cybersecurity threats and best practices with the entire industry.

Most recently, Gee served as cyber incident response manager at Microsoft. Gee also served with the U.S. Secret Service for 22 years, and he worked on cyber and investigative operations. He also served on details protecting the president and vice president.

“Cybersecurity attacks, especially ransomware attacks, are occurring at an alarming pace, posing risks to every hospital, the patients they care for and the communities they serve,” Riggi said in a statement. “Scott brings a deep knowledge of cyber threat prevention, detection, response and mitigation, which is critical for defending against and minimizing the impact of these attacks.”

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Elle Box

Lifepoint Health appoints chief compliance officer

Elle Box has been appointed to the role of chief compliance officer of Lifepoint Health.

Box will focus on overseeing new and emerging service lines and improving revenue cycle integrity. The Tennessee-based system includes 60 hospital campuses, more than 60 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and 250 healthcare locations.

Box comes to Lifepoint from UConn Health in Connecticut, where she served as chief healthcare compliance and privacy officer of the organization.

Previously, she was the chief compliance officer at TMC Health in Arizona and she was a director of compliance for Merit Laboratory Partners in Tennessee.

David Dill, chairman and CEO of Lifepoint Health, said Box brings “a wealth of experience to her new role and will play an integral part in further strengthening Lifepoint’s commitment to compliance and doing the right thing.”

“Upholding the highest ethical and legal standards is directly tied to providing quality care for our patients, and we look forward to Elle’s leadership as we continue to advance our mission of making communities healthier,” Dill said in a statement.

Kevin McDonnell

AtlantiCare appoints familiar face as chief hospital executive

Kevin McDonnell is returning to AtlantiCare.

The New Jersey health system has named McDonnell to the newly created role of chief hospital executive. McDonnell previously held a variety of roles at AtlantiCare. He served as chief operating officer of the AtlantiCare Physician Group, which he also helped establish.

McDonnell has spent nearly four decades in healthcare. Most recently, he worked with the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group as the vice president of its medical services organization. He also previously worked at Virtua Health.

He said he’s looking forward to contributing to AtlantiCare’s VISION 2023 initiative to reshape the health system.

"I am truly excited to return to AtlantiCare and rejoin this exceptional team. AtlantiCare's VISION 2030 initiative to transform healthcare delivery is incredibly inspiring, and I am eager to contribute to this bold vision and make a significant impact,” McDonnell said in a statement.

McDonnell will report to Michael Charlton, president and CEO of AtlantiCare.

“I am thrilled to welcome Kevin back to AtlantiCare,” Charlton said in a statement. “He brings an exceptional blend of experience, leadership, and a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence.”

Janie Thompson

HCA Midwest Hospital hires COO

Janie Thompson has been named chief operating officer of Menorah Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health.

Thompson has held several roles at HCA Healthcare’s St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, most recently as COO.

She said it’s an “honor” to join the hospital.

“It is a thrill to return to my roots and serve the community where I grew up with Menorah Medical Center, a trusted partner in providing high-quality healthcare to patients,” Thompson said in a statement. “Many members of my family have been patients at Menorah Medical Center over the years, including my grandmother, who was cared for with love and compassion during her time as a patient.”

Kirk McCarty, CEO of Menorah Medical Center, called Thompson “a vibrant and engaged healthcare leader with a proven track record of operational excellence and building a collaborative culture.”

“Her leadership and strategic vision will support our mission of providing a range of key services and world-class healthcare to the patients we serve,” McCarty said in a statement.