November 19, 2024- Ascension announced that Richard Fogel, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ascension Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), will transition to the new role of Chief Health Outcomes Officer on January 1, 2025, before retiring on June 30, 2025. In this new role, Dr. Fogel will engage with our associates and the community to share Ascension’s journey to achieving outstanding clinical quality and safety outcomes.
Ascension Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Thomas Aloia, MD, MHCM, FACS, FACHE, will be promoted to EVP and CCO. A national search for a system CMO will launch as this transition is initiated.