Providence said Thursday it has reshuffled and streamlined its leadership team.
Providence President and CEO Erik Wexler, who assumed his role Jan. 1, said in a news release that the updated structure will better position the health system to advance its strategies. Some of the executives are taking on expanded roles.
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The changes will take effect Feb. 1, according to the release.
Providence has spent the last few years shoring up operations after multibillion-dollar losses in 2022 and nearly $600 million in losses in 2023. The Renton, Washington-based system restructured its organization from seven regional divisions into three and trimmed its executive team to funnel more resources to frontline workers. Wexler said in an interview last year that he hopes the system's operations will break even by 2026.
Here's a rundown of the executive changes.
- Chief Operating Officer Dr. Darryl Elmouchi is expanding his role and will oversee operations for Providence's three divisions: home and community care, compliance and clinical care functions.
- Chief Financial Officer Greg Hoffman will continue to oversee financial functions and corporate development, in addition to Providence's business affiliations, including revenue cycle management firm R1 and home health company Compassus.
- Dr. Susan Huang was named chief physician executive and will also continue in her role as chief executive of Providence Clinical Network. She will be responsible for the system's clinics, diagnostics, urgent care centers, research, PACE and graduate medical education programs, among other responsibilities.
- Sara Vaezy, currently the chief strategy and digital officer, will lead the newly created Office of Transformation, which focuses on AI adoption, digital care and technology partnerships.
- Prub "PK" Khurana was named chief strategy and growth officer. He will oversee growth and strategic planning, including Providence's technology center in Hyderabad, India.
- Ali Santore is transitioning from her title as chief administrative officer to chief communication and external affairs officer. Under her new title, Santore will continue to oversee advocacy, philanthropy, environmental stewardship and health equity.
- Dougal Hewitt was named chief mission officer and will focus on mission, spiritual health, ethics and community benefits. Orest Holubec, current chief communication officer, will join the mission team and report to Hewitt, a spokesperson said.
Dr. Hoda Asmar, system chief clinical officer, is stepping down from her role to pursue other opportunities. Her responsibilities will be split between Elmouchi and Huang, the spokesperson said.