NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan has a new CEO and COO, appointed as part of the system's Vision 2020 plan toward financial stability, growth and improving patient experience.
William Hicks is the new CEO, and Michael Rawlings is the new COO.
"William Hicks and Michael Rawlings have been with the organization for many years and represent the level of leadership necessary to take our health system to the next level," said Ram Raju, MD, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals.
Mr. Hicks has more than 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and has been leading Bellevue as acting CEO since February. He was also previously the hospital's COO.
Mr. Rawlings has more than 20 years of experience in facilities management and healthcare. He joined NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in 2009 and was previously the senior associate executive director of facilities management.