Rich Ellis

Rich Ellis has extensive experience in healthcare leadership and management. Rich has held various executive roles in different medical centers and healthcare systems. Some of their notable experiences include serving as President of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where they led the hospital team through an ownership transition and oversaw the implementation of a new EMR system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rich also served as Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Systems, where they focused on improving clinical quality and patient satisfaction. Additionally, they worked as Chief Executive Officer in Medical Center Enterprise and held leadership positions in U.S Coast Guard Reserve. Rich has a strong background in physician recruitment, operational turnaround, and fostering teamwork among senior leadership. Rich Ellis has a track record of managing large budgets and overseeing multiple departments in the healthcare industry.

Rich Ellis has an MBA in Management from The University of Texas at Austin. Rich also has a Graduate Certificate in Community Preparedness & Disaster Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, they hold a BA in Politics from The University of Dallas. Rich Ellis is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.