AccentCare has a brand new chief on the helm of its hospice and private care companies.

Andy Johnston has joined AccentCare's government management workforce as the brand new president of hospice and private care companies, a newly created position on the firm.

“Andy is a extremely revered chief who has confirmed operational expertise in giant, multi-site healthcare organizations,” Laura Tortorella, CEO of AccentCare, mentioned in a information launch. “He’ll play an important position in advancing and additional strengthening our hospice and [personal care services] so we are able to proceed to ship distinctive high quality and care to the sufferers and households we serve.”

AccentCare is likely one of the largest suppliers of dwelling care and hospice within the nation. The Dallas-based firm additionally affords private dwelling care, palliative care and different dwelling care companies. Its footprint contains 250 places in 31 states and the District of Columbia, serving greater than 200,000 people yearly.

Earlier than becoming a member of AccentCare, Johnston spent greater than twenty years at United Surgical Companions Worldwide. He has held numerous positions, together with Chief Working Officer East, Chief Growth Officer and most just lately Chief Administrative Officer.

As president of Hospice and Private Care Providers, Johnston shall be answerable for the operations and progress of those companies.

“The workforce at AccentCare really places the care of our sufferers and their households on the middle of all the things they do,” Johnston advised Residence Well being Care Information in an emailed assertion. “That stage of care and dedication was essential to me and an enormous a part of why I selected to take part. I’m excited concerning the path we’re taking and the alternatives for progress.”

In recent times, AccentCare has taken steps to resume its government management workforce.

The corporate promoted Dr. Balu Natarajan as Government Vice President and Chief Medical Officer in January. His main focus is on scientific care operations and affected person expertise initiatives.

Earlier that month, the corporate appointed Saurabh Gupta as Chief Monetary Officer to steer monetary methods and execution.

Within the firm's greatest current shakeup, Tortorella joined AccentCare as its new CEO final fall. She was beforehand COO of Steward Well being Care.

AccentCare's former CEO – Steve Rodgers – held this place for greater than a decade.