What you need to know:

– Geisinger has introduced the appointment of Dr. Terry Gilliland as the brand new President of Geisinger Well being, alongside together with his subsequent position as Chief Government Officer (CEO) as soon as Dr. Jaewon Ryu transitions to CEO of Risant Well being.

– The management change marks a brand new chapter in Geisinger's esteemed historical past, with Dr. Gilliland is about to grow to be the eighth CEO within the group's 109-year legacy.

Dr. Gilliland Bio/Background

With a wealth of expertise in varied aspects of healthcare and payer organizations, Dr. Gilliland brings a novel mix of experience and management to his new position. Earlier than becoming a member of Geisinger, he held key positions together with Chief Medical Officer and Chief Science Officer at Cogitativo, a number one healthcare-focused synthetic intelligence and machine studying firm. His tenure additionally consists of management roles at Blue Protect of California and Sentara Healthcare, the place he led initiatives targeted on healthcare high quality and affordability.

The profession path of Dr. Gilliland demonstrates a deep dedication to advancing healthcare excellence. His management roles on the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group and the Colorado Permanente Medical Group inside Kaiser Permanente, mixed together with his expertise as a working towards normal surgeon, underscore his dedication to bettering affected person care and outcomes.

“It’s an honor to guide Geisinger,” mentioned Dr. Gilliland. “Main a company with this sort of historical past, mission and status is the chance of a lifetime. I grew to become a surgeon to enhance the lives of my sufferers. Main the 25,000 devoted professionals at Geisinger offers me the chance to enhance the lives of a whole bunch of hundreds of individuals in communities throughout Pennsylvania. It’s a privilege to simply accept that accountability and be a part of this unbelievable staff of healthcare suppliers and administrative workers.”