North Kansas City (Mo.) Hospital and its physician network subsidiary, Meritas Health, have named Steven Starr, MD, interim chief medical officer.
As interim CMO, Dr. Starr will oversee credentialing, peer review and represent medical staff on the leadership team, according to a Jan. 17 news release from the 451-bed hospital. He will also continue practicing as a cardiologist while serving in the role.
Dr. Starr joined Meritas Health's cardiology group in 1994.