Michigan Medicine names its next CEO

Michigan Medicine has named its next leader.

Dr. David Miller, urologist and president of University of Michigan Health, will ascend to the role of CEO of the Ann Arbor hospital’s health system, Michigan Medicine, next year. 

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Miller, 51, will replace the retiring Dr. Marschall Runge in the role, effective July 1, 2025. Miller will also assume the role of executive vice president for medical affairs at the university.

UM President Santa Ono announced Miller’s promotion at the university’s Board of Regents meeting Thursday. 

Miller has served as the president of the health system’s clinical enterprise since 2020, having served in various roles at the university and health system since 2008. 

Before his current position, he served as the chief clinical officer for UM's University Hospital and the Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

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Miller is credited with leading the integration of Lansing-based Sparrow Health, which Michigan Medicine acquired earlier this year, its expansion in Grand Rapids at UM Health-West and ambulatory care expansion with the Ypsilanti Health Center that is expected to open in 2025.

"Dr. Miller is an extraordinary leader, a brilliant researcher and the kind of doctor we all hope for when we need exemplary care," Ono said in a press release. "His robust clinical background, his collaborative and empathic approach, his understanding of the intricacies of patient care, and his strong strategic vision make him the clear choice for this important leadership role. I am confident he will continue to drive innovation and improvements to ensure Michigan Medicine continues to be a beacon of research, teaching, learning and healing far into the future." 

Miller is a native of Midland and earned his medical degree in 1999 from Washington University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in urology at the UM in 2005 and served as chief resident from 2004-2005, and he obtained a master degree in public health from the UM School of Public Health in 2005.

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"I am humbled by this immense opportunity," Miller said in a press release. "I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Runge for his leadership, mentorship and tireless work on behalf of our doctors, nurses, staff, students and, most especially, our patients. I am also deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue working with our extraordinary team members across Michigan Medicine — who give so much of themselves every day — to positively impact the lives of the patients and communities that entrust us with their care. Moving forward, I am committed to working intentionally and collaboratively with colleagues from across the health system, medical school and the broader university to ensure that the University of Michigan retains its position as the place where patients want to receive care, colleagues want to work, discover and educate, and students want to learn."

This story first appeared in Crain's Detroit Business.