Cincinnati (August 27, 2018) – The Christ Hospital Health Network is pleased to announce that Arturo Polizzi has been appointed as the new President and CEO by its Board of Directors. He succeeds Mike Keating who, earlier this year, shared his plan to transition out of the role.
Polizzi will be joining The Christ Hospital Health Network effective Monday, Oct. 8, from ProMedica, a Toledo-based healthcare system, where he held the role of President, Metro Region Acute Care, which encompasses five hospitals in metropolitan Toledo, including its flagship medical center. In his role as President, Mr. Polizzi oversaw all aspects of operations, representing over $1.1 billion in total revenue.
Prior to this role, Mr. Polizzi held a wide range of positions across the ProMedica organization. He served as President of ProMedica Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital overseeing surgical services, patient care services, ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Center for Health Services and other support services. Prior to moving into operations, he served as ProMedica’s chief human resources officer. He joined ProMedica in 1998 as associate legal counsel.
Mr. Polizzi holds a Bachelor of Science in business from Miami University, a Juris Doctorate from The University of Toledo College of Law and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Throughout his career, Mr. Polizzi has been active in the American Heart Association, as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities. Arturo will be relocating to Cincinnati with his wife, Kristen, and their three children.
Mike Keating will assume a strategic advisory role to support the transition. He also intends to work with a healthcare private equity firm headquartered in New York, a firm he supported in its formation, while continuing to stay active in the local community.
“Arturo’s strong operational experience and leadership skills will further support The Christ Hospital Health Network’s national reputation for quality, clinical excellence and exceptional patient experiences. The Board is very excited to have someone as talented and experienced as Arturo join our organization,” said George Vincent, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Board of Directors.
“It is a privilege to be joining The Christ Hospital Health Network. I look forward to continuing the work of enhancing the network’s national reputation for quality, clinical excellence and patient experience,” Mr. Polizzi said.
“The Board wants to thank Mike Keating for skillfully navigating the organization through the healthcare landscape and positioning it exceptionally well for continued success,” said Vincent. “Under his leadership, we continued to be recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical outcomes and the patient experience. Mike was truly a transformational leader.”
Mr. Keating noted, “With his talents and background, Arturo will be a wonderful steward of The Christ Hospital’s mission. On a personal note, it’s been a privilege to be part of The Christ Hospital and to partner with such a talented group of clinicians, staff, volunteers and board members. I am most grateful for the extraordinary work and the care they provide on behalf of our patients.”
For more information about The Christ Hospital, visit www.TheChristHospital.com or call 513-585-2000.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with six ambulatory centers and dozens of offices conveniently located throughout the region. The Network is supported by more than 1200 talented physicians and 6000 dedicated employees. Their mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, the finest experiences all in an affordable way. They have been recognized by Forbes Magazine as the 29th best employer for women out of 300 in their Best Employers for Women listing, and the 24th best large employer in the nation in their America’s 500 Best Large Employers listing. They have been recognized by National Consumer Research as the region’s Most Preferred Hospital for 22 consecutive years. The Network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, personalized healthcare through its comprehensive, multi-specialty physician network. The Christ Hospital is among only six percent of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top five percent of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves.