Chief Medical Officer

The CMO leads clinical operations, ensures quality and safety of patient care, and aligns medical staff activities with hospital strategic goals. As chief administrative leader, responsible for clinical quality and oversight of medical staff members. Participates on senior management team for strategic planning, budgeting, and committees.

Works collaboratively with Chief Nursing Officer to advance patient care delivery. Enhances clinical operations across Kent Hospital, CNE enterprise, and externally for better patient and clinician experience. Strengthens culture of clinical excellence, quality, inclusion, and equity.

Directs clinical functions through department chiefs, ensuring evidence-based medicine and interdepartmental collaboration. Coordinates with chiefs to resolve conflicts between medical staff and administration. Oversees compliance with medical staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and regulatory standards including Joint Commission.

Manages peer review, OPPE, FPPE, and Credentials Committee including application reviews and appeal hearings. Integrates quality assurance, disease management, and utilization review for highest treatment standards. Fosters hospital throughput and continuing medical education programs.

Collaborates on graduate medical education compliance with ACGME standards. Develops clinical information systems for data utilization and physician feedback. Engages physicians through recruitment support and satisfaction programs, attends key meetings, and supports emergency response.