Raleigh, N.C.-based Rex Healthcare has named its COO, Steve Burriss, interim president, according to Triangle Business Journal.
Mr. Burriss replaces David Strong, who left the system to become CEO of Orlando Health. Although Mr. Strong will stay with Rex Healthcare through March, Mr. Burriss' appointment is immediately effective.
Mr. Burriss joined Rex Healthcare in 1998 as director of human resources and was later promoted to vice president of human resources. He has served as the system's COO since April 2012. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president of operations and ambulatory services, managing and array of services including Rex Cancer Center, heart and vascular services, physician services and ambulatory services.