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KALEIDA HEALTH NAMES NEW SYSTEM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 16, 2014) – Jamal A. Ghani, MBA, MHA today was named executive vice president and system chief operating officer for Kaleida Health.
Ghani comes to Buffalo from the Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he served as the chief executive administrative officer.
Cleveland Clinic Florida, located in Weston, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Parkland, Florida is part of the world renowned Cleveland Clinic.
“We are very proud to have Jamal join our team,” said Jody Lomeo, president & CEO of Kaleida Health. “He will bring a national perspective to the organization, helping align our operations, improve quality of care, as well as patient satisfaction. Having a Cleveland Clinic alumnus like Jamal will be great for Kaleida Health and the patients we serve.”
As system chief operating officer, Ghani will be responsible for the growth, development and leadership over Kaleida Health’s operating divisions, including its four hospitals, the Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York, long term care, as well as its ambulatory network.
Prior to his appointment at the Cleveland Clinic, Ghani was the president of Metro Health Systems in Wyoming, Michigan. Metro Health includes Metro Health Hospital, a major teaching osteopathic hospital affiliated with Michigan State University as well as 17 neighborhood physician offices, certified medical homes, located throughout West Michigan, a Cancer Center developed in partnership with the University of Michigan’s Department of Radiation Oncology, plus joint ventures with other healthcare providers.
Ghani has also served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Hurley Medical Center and president of Hurley Health Services in Flint, Michigan, as well as the chief administrative officer for Forest Hills Hospital, part of North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in Long Island, New York.
He received his masters of health care administration (MHA) from the University of Minnesota and his master of business administration (MBA) from National University in San Diego, California. He completed his undergraduate work at National University as well, obtaining a bachelor’s (cum laude) in business administration.
Ghani has served on a number of boards and has had significant involvement in start up technology companies and venture funds.
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Kaleida Health, a $1.2 billion organization, is the largest health care provider and largest private employer in Western New York.
More than one million patient visits are recorded annually at the Buffalo General Medical Center, DeGraff Memorial Hospital, Gates Vascular Institute, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, plus the health system’s 90 clinics and health care centers.
Kaleida Health operates HighPointe on Michigan and the DeGraff Memorial Hospital skilled nursing facility, plus the nation’s oldest – and original - Visiting Nursing Association. Kaleida Health also operates a major laboratory division as well as the Millard Fillmore Ambulatory Surgery Center.
The organization is also affiliated with Great Lakes Health, the entity integrating Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation and the University at Buffalo. Kaleida Health's economic impact on Western New York exceeds $2.2 billion annually.
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