A longtime leader in healthcare improvement, we’re developing new ways to revolutionize the industry.
Today, I am honored and humbled to officially begin my tenure as Premier’s President and CEO.
When I joined Premier, I was drawn to the company and its mission to work together with members to improve the health of communities. I realized that Premier provided a singular opportunity to affect change from the inside, make a meaningful impact and create a legacy of improved cost, quality and outcomes in healthcare. What has kept me here is our people, our mission and our potential to truly make a difference. All three continue to inspire me today and remain highly relevant in this environment of change and recovery.
As our members emerge from the pandemic, they will be confronted with this new environment. One that requires technology to automate processes, ensure the most appropriate care and extend healthcare’s reach. A world that demands new operating models and resiliency to deliver better, safer care at an affordable price. A world where new competitors disrupt the status quo and challenge providers to deliver a more personalized experience.
As a healthcare technology company with some of the most strategic, comprehensive and impactful assets in the industry, we have a strong foundation to help our members navigate this new world.
In light of these realities, I see it as my job to drive focus on three key objectives:
Through successful execution of these objectives, we can advance our strategies, achieve our goals, and deliver long-term growth and value to our stockholders, members and other stakeholders.
To paraphrase the words of actor Christopher Reeve, our aspirations will at first look impossible, then seem improbable. But if we summon our collective will, they will become inevitable.
Finally, I must thank Susan DeVore for her leadership and her role in shaping the company I inherit today.
I am confident that if we continue to keep member needs at the heart of all we do;
If we reinvigorate our commitments to mission, vision and values;
If we execute on our growth promises;
Then we can do bold, amazing things.
As CEO, I am looking forward to achieving great things - together.
Our future is very bright.