St. Louis-based Ascension revealed changes to its operational structure and leadership amid the departure of three longtime executives in a Jan. 22 announcement.
The changes include the dissolution of Ascension's solutions and healthcare divisions. The solutions and healthcare divisions were created in 2012 to improve focus and growth for the system's subsidiaries.
Officials said the decision to eliminate the divisions stems from the health system's goal to become a unified organization, One Ascension.
In addition to the organizational changes, Ascension President and CEO Anthony Tersigni announced the departure of three longtime executives, and the creation of a new position.
Patricia A. Maryland, DrPH, will leave the organization after a 15-year tenure. She will continue in her role as CEO of Ascension Healthcare through June 30. After her departure, the position will be eliminated.
Executives John Doyle and David Pryor, MD, will retire at the end of the health system's fiscal year, June 30.
To support Ascension's integrated health ministry, Joseph R. Impicciche will assume the newly created role of Ascension president and COO. He will oversee Ascension's healthcare operations and services and report to Mr. Tersigni.
Mr. Impicciche has served as executive vice president and general counsel since 2004.
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