LifeBridge Health CEO announces plans to retire, and more | MED MOVES

Neil Meltzer, the longtime president and CEO of LifeBridge Health, has said he plans to retire.

Neil Meltzer

Meltzer has led the Maryland health system for more than 12 years and has spent 37 years with the organization. He plans to remain on the job until the system chooses the next CEO.

“LifeBridge Health is more than a workplace—it’s a community of passionate healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care,” Meltzer said in a statement. “Leading this incredible team has been a privilege, and I am so proud of the thriving, community-focused health system we’ve built together.”

Lifebridge operates five acute care hospitals and more than 130 healthcare locations across Maryland. The system now has $2.2 billion in revenue.

Lee Coplan, chairman of LifeBridge’s board, said he is grateful to Meltzer “for his extraordinary leadership and lasting impact on our organization and community.”

“Neil’s vision, compassion and commitment to our mission have not only expanded our reach and improved care but also fostered a culture of innovation and teamwork,” Coplan said in a statement. “As we begin the search for our next CEO, we are confident that LifeBridge Health will continue to thrive, building on the strong foundation Neil has helped establish.”

Meltzer said he’s pleased that LifeBridge has tackled some of the region’s pressing needs.

“Health extends beyond medical care—it’s also about access to food, transportation and stable housing, among other factors,” Meltzer said.

Megan Brosious

Geisinger appoints chief operating officer

Megan Brosious has been named the new executive vice president and chief operating officer of Geisinger.

Brosious served most recently as the chief administrative officer of Geisinger’s Central Region. The system credited her work in boosting quality and expanding access to behavioral health services.

“I’m fortunate to have worked along many dedicated professionals and community partners throughout my career at Geisinger to better the health of our neighbors,” Brosious said in a statement. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continue collaborating with our amazing teams across the system to positively impact the communities we serve.”

Terry Gilliland, MD, Geisinger’s president and chief executive officer, praised Brosious for her “unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.”

“Megan has shown expertise, knowledge and strong leadership in various roles throughout her 20-year career at Geisinger,” Gilliland said in a statement. “Her familiarity with the region and its healthcare needs brings valuable insight and foresight on how we can improve care for all our patients and health plan members across northeastern and central Pennsylvania.”

J. Michael Kramer, MD

Cone Health appoints chief medical information officer

J. Michael Kramer, MD, has been named chief medical information officer of Cone Health.

Kramer possesses more than 20 years of experience in healthcare quality and digital health. Cone Health is expecting Kramer to accelerate information technology development across the North Carolina health system.

He most recently served as the vice president and chief health information officer at Inova Health in Fairfax, Va. He also served as vice president and chief medical information officer at OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio.

Kramer also served as senior vice president, chief quality officer and chief medical information officer at Spectrum Health, now known as CoreWell, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mark Kandrysawtz

WellSpan Health elevates chief innovation officer

Mark Kandrysawtz has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief innovation officer of WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania.

Kandrysawtz is being tasked with developing new ideas to help the system grow and improve services for patients. He joined WellSpan in August 2020.

Roxanna Gapstur, president and CEO of WellSpan Health, said he’s well suited to develop new ways for his new role.

“Mark Kandrysawtz’s leadership is paving the way to a more personalized patient care and team member experience,” Gapstur said in a statement. “Advancing WellSpan’s leadership role focused on technology and innovation emphasizes our strategic focus toward affordable, accessible healthcare with great clinical outcomes.”

The system said Kandrysawtz has helped introduce AI-powered diagnostics and other digital tools to improve clinical workflows.