Freeman Health System Welcomes Michael Herr as Vice President Market Chief Operating Officer

(Joplin, Mo.) — Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Herr as Vice President, Market Chief Operating Officer for the MO/KS market.

Herr is an experienced Chief Operating Officer with a demonstrated history of leadership in the hospital and health care industry. He brings strong expertise in analytics, operations, management, and healthcare improvement, along with advanced knowledge of healthcare systems and the regional landscape Freeman serves. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Health/Health Care Administration and Management from the University of Texas at Tyler.

“We are excited to welcome Michael to Freeman Health System,” said Matt Fry, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freeman Health System. “His leadership experience, regional understanding, and commitment to operational excellence will be instrumental as we continue strengthening care and access for our communities.”

Herr will officially join the Freeman team on Monday, May 18.

About Freeman Health System:

Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc., and Ozark Center—the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services—as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics, and a variety of specialty services. With more than 320 physicians on staff representing more than 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, children’s services, women’s services, and many others for all of the Four State Area. Freeman is also involved in numerous community-based activities and sponsored events and celebrations. Additionally, in the Joplin/Pittsburg areas, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit freemanhealth.com.

Reference:

Kevin McClintock, Media Relations Coordinator
Freeman Health System
417.434.3458
KSMcclintock@freemanhealth.com