Meet Jim Hinton , Baylor Scott & White Health President and CEO
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As a new administration that may impact the delivery of healthcare , Baylor Scott & White Health ( BSWH ) is going through a transition of its own . On January 16 , 2017 , our system welcomed a new president and chief executive officer , James H . “ Jim ” Hinton . Mr . Hinton comes to the position uniquely qualified to lead BSWH into the future . “ During this time of incredible change in healthcare , Jim brings exceptional experience ,” says Jim L . Turner , chairman of the Baylor Scott & White Holdings Board of Trustees . “ He is one of the few health system leaders in the country who has successfully navigated an organization from a focus on volume to a focus on value ; and beyond his impressive accomplishments , those he leads are quick to say he is best known for promoting a caring culture .”
Prior to joining BSWH , Mr . Hinton was the president and chief executive officer of Presbyterian Health in Albuquerque , New Mexico , the state ’ s largest healthcare provider . During his tenure , spanning more than two decades , Mr . Hinton led the development of its integrated system , which includes the Presbyterian Health Plan and Presbyterian Medical Group . In 2013 he was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the industry by Modern Healthcare magazine .
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