Las Colinas Medical Center in Irving, Texas, has appointed Ben Harris COO, effective Feb. 8.
Here are four things to know about Mr. Harris.
1. He is currently vice president of business development at The Medical Center of Plano (Texas).
2. During his tenure at The Medical Center of Plano, the organization has grown significantly and increased market share in major services lines including neurosurgery, spine, trauma and oncology, according to a news release. He also was instrumental in opening the hospital's dedicated neuroscience unit, and helped improve physician relations.
3. In his new role at Las Colinas Medical Center, Mr. Harris will be responsible for the daily operations of the 100-bed full-service hospital with more than 550 physicians and more than 450 employees.
4. Mr. Harris received a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000 and a master's degree in business administration from Dallas Baptist University in 2015.