Mercy hospital COO heads to Community Health Systems

Tyler Hillis has been named COO of Foley, Ala.-based Baldwin Health, part of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems.

Mr. Hillis brings more than 12 years of leadership experience with Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy, where he most recently served as COO of Mercy Hospital Ardmore in Oklahoma, according to an Aug. 1 hospital news release. His career has included roles as vice president of operations, executive director of strategic initiatives and lean transformation specialist.

In his new role, he will oversee day-to-day operations, enhance system workflows and support Baldwin Health’s strategic initiatives, including expanding service lines and improving clinical efficiencies.

Baldwin Health is a 142-bed acute care hospital.

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