David R. Strand Most Recently Served as the Clinic’s Chief Emerging Business Officer
8/13/2008
David R. Strand has been named Chief Operating Officer for Cleveland Clinic, the health system announced today.
In this capacity, Mr. Strand will have overall responsibility for operations at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus along with responsibility for all hospitals and strategic business units within Cleveland Clinic’s Health System. He will also be responsible for strategic and business planning and will continue to lead the Clinic’s Emerging Businesses Division, including the Clinic’s international activities.
“Cleveland Clinic is known worldwide for its state-of-the-art clinical care, education and research,” Mr. Strand said. “As Cleveland Clinic continues to grow, its business and operational functions must effectively support the needs and the mission of the organization. I am proud to lead a team that will further contribute to the success of this institution.”
Mr. Strand most recently served as the Clinic’s Chief Emerging Businesses Officer, overseeing Cleveland Clinic’s strategic ventures and emerging businesses worldwide. He was appointed Interim Chief Operating Officer in January 2008.
“In a short period of time, David has made significant contributions to the Clinic,” said Delos M. “Toby” Cosgrove, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic. “I am confident that David’s leadership will lay the groundwork for maximizing the potential of Cleveland Clinic’s business operations, ensuring that the Clinic’s operations can support the world-class enterprise we are creating.”
Mr. Strand has more than 26 years experience serving as an executive officer of industry-leading healthcare organizations. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, he was Chief Executive Officer of LifeMasters Supported SelfCare, Inc., a San Francisco-based provider of disease management services. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and his juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota.
About the Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2007, there were 3.5 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,455 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic’s Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org
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