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Ascension Texas names Jamie Youssef Chief Executive Officer

Ascension Texas names Jamie Youssef Chief Executive Officer

Ascension Texas has announced Jamie Youssef as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2025. In his role as CEO, Jamie will lead the continued advancement of Ascension Texas’ mission-driven care, overseeing strategic growth, operational excellence, and clinical innovations across its hospitals and sites of care. His leadership will play a vital role in expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care across Central Texas, with a strong focus on improving health outcomes and addressing the community health needs.

Jamie brings over 23 years of experience to Ascension Texas. Prior to his new role as CEO of Ascension Texas, Jamie most recently served as Senior Vice President, Network Development & Service Lines with HCA Healthcare (HCA). During his tenure at HCA, Jamie was responsible for all aspects of network and service line development and optimization, surgical growth, rehabilitation services and physician alignment.

A member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Jamie also served in senior executive roles for Medical City Healthcare - HCA North Texas Division and Medical City Children's Hospital. Earlier in his career Jamie served as Vice President at Integrated Health Strategies, a national healthcare consulting firm, and in senior operations roles for OhioHealth and Grant Medical Center.

“We are thrilled to have Jamie join Ascension Texas as we continue to expand our footprint and build nationally-ranked clinical programs across Central Texas,” said Chris Mowan, Senior Vice President and Regional Operating Officer for Ascension. “A proven leader in health system operations and strategic development, we are confident that Jamie’s leadership talents will continue to grow Ascension’s mission and advance the health of the communities our hospitals and clinics serve.”

“I am excited to begin my leadership journey at Ascension Texas,” said Jamie. “My passion for healthcare started early on with a physician father and laboratory technician mother. I look forward to aligning my passion and experience with the deep-rooted legacy of Ascension Texas to serve our associates and patients.” 

Jamie earned both a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and a master’s degree in health services policy and management from The Ohio State University.

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