TOPEKA, Kansas (July 12, 2018) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has appointed accomplished hospital leader Steve Anderson chief executive officer. He will begin his new role on July 23, 2018.
Anderson has over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience, having led the operation of regional and community hospitals throughout the country. Known for his passion for pursuing excellence in the areas of patient and family experience, Anderson most recently served as President and CEO of Jordan Valley Health System in Utah.
Under his leadership, the three-hospital system achieved several awards for quality, including being named among the top 100 hospitals in the country for women’s, orthopedics, and emergency services. At Jordan Valley Health, Anderson successfully opened several new and expanded services, including a cancer center, pediatric unit, urgent care center, bariatric surgery program, and an orthopedic surgery unit.
“Steve has a proven track record of successfully developing physician and employee teams to enhance the patient experience, while at the same time leading market share growth and program development throughout his career,” said Bob Page, president and chief executive officer of The University of Kansas Health System. “We look forward to the contributions he will make at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.”
Previously, Anderson was the COO at Park City Medical Center and administrator at Heber Valley Medical Center in Utah. He also served nearly 20 years at HCA hospitals in several states in executive and leadership roles.
“We’re pleased to welcome Steve to our hospital and our community,” said Greg Schwerdt, chairman of The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus board of directors. “His experience improving clinical performance and patient experience, along with collaborating with physicians, clinical leaders and employees to grow services will be a tremendous asset as we position our hospital for the future.”
A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Anderson earned a master’s in health administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.