Traylor tapped to chair America's Essential Hospitals

Boston Medical Center VP Thomas Traylor was named board chair of America's Essential Hospitals, the trade group until last month known as the National Association of Public Hospitals.

Traylor, who is responsible for government relations for the Boston safety net provider, began his one-year term July 1 and also will serve as chair of the executive committee.

Before joining BMC in 1996, Traylor spent 10 years as commissioner and CFO at the Boston Department of Health and Hospitals. In 2006, he served on Gov. Deval Patrick's healthcare transition team.