Young takes reins at PinnacleHealth

Jeff Byers | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine
Michael A. Young will assume the duties of president and CEO at PinnacleHealth System in Harrisburg, Pa., in June, replacing Roger Longenderfer, who retired last year.

Young will be responsible to the board of directors for the executive management of the health system. Young will have overarching responsibility for assessing, developing and integrating efforts related to enhancing patient-focused care.

Young has more than 25 years of experience in leadership positions with health systems throughout the country and currently serves as president and CEO of Grady Health System and Grady Memorial Hospital, a 953-bed academic hospital in Atlanta.

Jeff Byers

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