Premier Health names new president, CEO

MIAMI VALLEY — Premier Health is getting a new president and CEO, effective January 31, 2022.

Michael Riordan will become Premier Health’s new president and CEO, taking over for outgoing leader Mary Boosalis, according to a release from the hospital network.

“Premier Health is clearly an organization committed to meeting the rapidly evolving health care needs of Southwest Ohio,” Riordan said. “I am honored to be selected to lead the organization and look forward to working with the board, medical staff, and employees in advancing the health system’s mission to build healthier communities. My family and I are eager to be a part of this community.”

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The health system offers care at five hospital sites including Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood, as well as Atrium Medical Center in Middletown and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County.

Premier Health also provides a range of care choices at its seven emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.

Riordan’s selection follows a national search and review of dozens of candidates. He is the first external candidate to be selected to lead Premier Health since its formation in 1995, the release said.

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