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Kerry Heinrich Appointed CEO of LLUMC

By Herbert Atienza, Community Writer
September 3, 2014 at 08:30am. Views: 178

Kerry Heinrich, interim chief executive officer of LLUMC and interim administrator of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, has been named CEO of both facilities, as well as the Behavioral Medicine Center. His appointment was approved by two governing boards on Aug. 25. He had served in the interim positions since July 1, following the resignation of then-CEO Ruthita Fike. Heinrich has had a long association with Loma Linda University Health as an attorney, serving on the legal counsel team. Since joining the organization in 1984, he has conducted contract negotiations and negotiated financial acquisitions and complex corporate restructures. He has also led major initiatives to improve reimbursements for the health care entities. A 23-member search committee—representing hospital, university and physician leadership—recommended Heinrich’s appointment. “After considering a number of strong internal and external candidates from many parts of the nation, Kerry Heinrich rose to the top as a natural choice,” said Dr. Richard H. Hart, president of Loma Linda University Health (LLUH). “Not only does he have the right mix of business acumen, knowledge of Loma Linda’s culture, and passion for our mission, he has also demonstrated during his interim term the ability to provide the type of leadership we need during this critical time in Loma Linda’s history. For these reasons, the boards approved the search committee’s recommendation.” Heinrich will provide strategic leadership for—and oversee the day-to-day operations of—the six hospitals that together form Loma Linda University Medical Center. In addition, he will serve as executive vice president for hospital affairs of LLUH. “I’m looking forward with eager anticipation to the challenges and successes we will have as an organization wholly dedicated to the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” Heinrich said. “The coming years are going to be a dynamic, exciting time for Loma Linda. It will be a privilege to serve with my colleagues.” Hart added that he was delighted to welcome Heinrich to this important leadership role on a permanent basis. “Kerry has the requisite skills and leadership ability to move us forward as our organization is changing and maturing. He will be a great blessing in this position.” Heinrich received his bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in business with an emphasis in finance and management from Walla Walla University in Washington. He earned a juris doctor (JD) degree from the University of Oregon’s School of Law and has specialized in health-care law. He is a partner in the law firm of Schilt & Heinrich, LLP. His practice emphasis is health care reimbursement and corporate transactional work for health care entities. He served as special counsel for compliance to LLU Adventist Health Sciences Center, LLUMC, LLU Health Care and LLU Faculty Practice Plan. Heinrich, 56, is married to Judy, a dentist, and they live in Calimesa. They have two children in college, Christopher and Kate.

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