Ben Richaud was named CEO of Lakeview Hospital in Covington, La., now part of New Orleans-based LCMC Health.
Mr. Richaud brings more than a decade of healthcare management experience to the role, according to a news release.
Most recently, he has served as CEO of Baptist Medical Center within Tenet Healthcare's Baptist Health System in San Antonio.
Lakeview Hospital is a 167-bed, full-service facility.