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Dr. Joe Cacchione among 100 ‘CMOs to know’

Dr. Joe Cacchione among 100 ‘CMOs to know’

Joseph Cacchione, MD, Executive Vice President, Clinical & Network Services, Ascension, is featured among “100 hospital and health system CMOs to know | 2020” by Becker’s Hospital Review.

“Physician executives featured on this list are dedicated to strengthening their organizations through clinician leadership development, patient safety initiatives, health IT and quality improvement,” Becker’s said. “... As proven leaders in their field, the physicians highlighted on this list have extensive experience building clinical and administrative teams. They play an integral role on the executive team moving their organization’s strategic vision forward while always keeping the patient front and center.”

Under Dr. Cacchione’s leadership, Ascension has reduced injuries, infections, adverse events and clinical variation in sepsis care, saving lives and reducing costs, Becker’s said.

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