University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics have named Bradley Haws as CEO and associate vice president of UI Health Care, replacing interim CEO Kim Hunter, according to a statement from the UIHC’s website.
“I am thrilled that Brad is returning to Iowa,” said Denise Jamieson, UI vice president for medical affairs and the Tyrone D. Artz Dean of the Carver College of Medicine. “Brad has a proven track record of excellence in health care management, particularly in academic medicine. He’s a great collaborator and brings a passion for serving our mission.”
Ms. Jamieson also expressed gratitude for Ms. Hunter, who will continue to serve as chief nurse executive for the organization.
“I am grateful that Kim stepped into this additional leadership role during a time of major change for our organization,” said Ms. Jamieson. “Kim oversaw a very successful survey result from The Joint Commission and our fifth consecutive Magnet designation; she’s also led ongoing workflow improvements and recruitment efforts. We are fortunate she will continue to serve our organization as a leader and chief nursing executive.”
An accomplished health care leader
Mr. Haws has over 30 years of health care leadership experience, which includes serving as chief financial officer and associate vice president of UI Health Care from 2018-2021. In his new role as CEO, he will participate as a key member of the executive leadership team and report to Jamieson.
“I am eager to come back to UI Health Care in this new role, especially during a time of transformative growth for the organization and with new opportunities to expand access to high-quality health care for Iowans,” said Mr. Haws. “UI Health Care is a remarkable organization. I’ve always been inspired by its mission along with its culture of collaboration. I’m excited to work with this incredible team again.”
Most recently, Mr. Haws served as CFO with Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Prior to his term at UI Health Care in 2018, Mr. Haws served in multiple leadership positions, including CEO of University of Virginia Physicians Group and senior associate dean for finance and chief administrative officer of the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Prior to his role at University of Virginia, Mr. Haws spent 14 years with Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was also the founding CFO of the Intermountain Medical Group and held that role for roughly 10 years.
A stabilizing influence
COVID-19 was a proving ground for Mr. Haws at UIHC, who is credited for stabilizing its finances and helping the organization emerge from the crisis financially secure. In addition, he worked with others to develop innovative approaches such as the UI Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital and, at the university level, a collaboration on the public-private partnership for the university’s utility system.
Mr. Haws assumes his role as CEO on Nov. 29.
