New leadership has been appointed to Borgess Health.
The new President and CEO is Kathy A. Young. She will step into the position in early 2015. Ascension Health announced the appointment Nov. 4.
Young previously served in Kokomo, Ind., as President of St. Joseph Hospital, a member of St. Vincent Health, which is also part of Ascension Health. She served there since 2008 and is a health care executive with more than 20 years of experience in acute care hospital and health system leadership roles.
Young has developed a proven track record in operations management, financial and cultural leadership, physician relationship development, program development, and leadership development and coaching. Young has a clinical background, beginning her career as a respiratory therapist, and also has significant experience in performance improvement, LEAN management techniques and leading broad change initiatives.
Young graduated from Marian College with an associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health. She received her master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of St. Francis, and is currently participating in the Ascension Leadership Academy. She is an NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, and a member of the Indiana Rural Health Association and Executive Women in Healthcare.
Borgess in an important part of Ascension Health's statewide presences and Young's expertise in quality management and financial planning is expected to strengthen the health system's capabilities as a "value-based provider," says Gwen MacKenzie, Senior Vice President, Ascension Health/Michigan Market Leader.
”Kathy has a deep commitment to Ascension’s Mission of serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable,” says Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH, Ascension Health President, Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer. “As Kathy begins her new role, she exemplifies Ascension’s efforts to develop and nurture talented leaders to take on greater responsibilities across our integrated national health ministry.”
Borgess Health is a 125-year-old health ministry that serves residents of 10 counties. It is one of the area’s largest health care providers and also is one of the largest employers. Michigan Health Ministries of Ascension Health Together, the health systems employ more than 30,000 associates and are a major economic driver in the state, with $1.5 billion in payroll each year. In fiscal year 2013, the Michigan Health Ministries provided more than $240 million in community benefit and care of the poor.
Source: Lew Tysman, Borgess Health
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