NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS ANNOUNCES TWO KEY LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

Kenra Ford, FABC, MBA, MT (ASCP) Appointed Senior Vice President of Clinical Services Operations, a new role for the health system
Divya Pathak, MS, MBA Appointed Vice President and Inaugural Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office for the health system.

(New York, NY) – NYC Health + Hospitals today announced two key leadership appointments that were approved by its Board. Kenra Ford, FABC, MBA, MT (ASCP) was appointed Senior Vice President of Clinical Services Operations for NYC Health + Hospitals, a new role for the health system that will focus on implementing strategies that that improve operational and clinical efficiency and financial health. Divya Pathak, MS, MBA, was appointed Vice President and Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for NYC Health + Hospitals, where she will lead the advancement of data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovation. Ford’s position is effective today, and Pathak’s position was effective March 27, pending Board confirmation.
“Today we recognize two leaders who have already built an impressive record within our health system,” said NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Mitchell Katz, MD. “I look forward to working with them in their new roles to help our system build a stronger future.”
“I am most excited to continue to build on all the great work that happens every day!” said NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President of Clinical Services Operations Kenra Ford, FABC, MBA, MT (ASCP). “While creating a new, unified division housing clinical operations and support services, we will be able to further integrate strategically our clinical and operational teams both at the facility and system level, ultimately positively improving access to care. Areas of focus include further expanding clinical shared services in the areas of GI and Sleep services.”