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Executive moves and the operators behind the RCM economy.
Mayo Clinic regional CNO Dena Keilman to lead nursing at Northern Light Health
Dena Keilman, DNP, RN, regional chief nursing officer for Mayo Clinic's Southeast Minnesota region, is joining Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health as CNO, according to an Aug. 13 news release from Northern Light. She will assume the role at the nine-hospital system on Sept. 21.
By The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 14, 2026
Temple Health CIO Debbie Cancilla retires; Vinay Bharel named interim CIO
Debbie Cancilla has retired as executive vice president of data strategy and CIO of Philadelphia-based Temple University Health System, according to Becker's Hospital Review.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 14, 2026
Access Healthcare CEO Balaji Sekar outlines AI-plus-human strategy
Balaji Sekar, who moved from CFO to CEO at Access Healthcare, is leading the company into its next chapter with a strategy that pairs artificial intelligence with human expertise, according to a company announcement. Sekar's background in revenue cycle management informs his focus on client empathy and operational excellence.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 14, 2026
Vanderbilt names Jasmiry Bennet inaugural chief advanced practice officer
Vanderbilt has appointed Jasmiry Bennet as its first chief advanced practice officer, according to Becker's Healthcare on Aug. 13.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 14, 2026
Baptist Health names Thomas Gough EVP and COO, effective Sept. 14
Baptist Health has named Thomas Gough, MHA, as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective September 14, 2026, according to Baptist Medical Center Nassau.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 13, 2026
Intermountain names Scott Peek president of Peaks Region, JV board seat
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has named Scott Peek president of its Peaks Region, effective Aug. 16, according to an Aug. 12 system news release. Peek will oversee business and clinical operations across markets in Colorado, Montana, Eastern Wyoming and New Mexico.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 13, 2026
Essentia Health names SSM Health exec Jason Craig EVP of administration, operations
Jason Craig, most recently a regional vice president at St. Louis-based SSM Health, has been named executive vice president of administration and operations at Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, according to an Aug. 12 news release shared with Becker's Hospital Review.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · August 13, 2026