Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System appointed Matt Novak president of Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Fla., and Mease Dunedin (Fla.) Hospital.
Here are five takeaways:
1. Mr. Novak most recently served as president of St. Joseph's Hospital-South in Riverview, Fla.
2. He was previously director of operations for Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater.
3. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development.
4. Mr. Novak earned his master of health administration degree from the University of Phoenix.
5. He succeeds Lou Galdieri, who is leaving to serve as president of Morton Plant Hospital and market leader of BayCare's West Region.