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Methodist Hospital Announces New President, CEO

Dan F. Ausman is set to take the helm Aug. 29, according to a release from the hospital.

has announced the appointment of Dan F. Ausman as it's new president and CEO after Dennis Lee made known his plans to retire earlier this year, according to the hospital.

Ausman's last post was as president of Abrazo Health Care in Phoenix, Ariz., according to a release from the hospital, which also adds that Abrazo had 5,000 employees, 3,000 affiliated physicians, six acute-care hospitals for a sum of 1,060 beds along with two health plans.

“I am excited to be joining Methodist Hospital as its new president and CEO and look forward to building upon the great history and culture of this excellent organization,” Ausman said in a statement.


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