Portland-based OHSU Healthcare appointed Joe Ness permanent senior vice president and COO, according to The Lund Report.
Here are five takeaways:
1. Mr. Ness has served in the role on an interim basis since November 2017.
2. He joined OHSU Healthcare in 2013, initially leading professional and support service units.
3. He previously served as senior vice president of operations at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash.
4. He earned his master's degree in healthcare administration and management from the University of Washington in Seattle.
5. Mr. Ness succeeds Cynthia Grueber.