Daniel L. Fink named Riley Hospital for Children president and CEO

05/27/2009

Daniel L. Fink has been named president and chief executive officer of Riley Hospital for Children, one of the top children's hospitals in the nation as recognized by U.S.News & World Report and Parents magazine. Mr. Fink has served as Riley's chief operating officer since 2005, and also has served as interim president and CEO since Ora H. Pescovitz, MD, left Riley earlier this month to join the University of Michigan Health System as CEO.

As the nation's sixth largest pediatric hospital, Riley Hospital for Children, part of Clarian Health, is Indiana's only comprehensive children's hospital with pediatric specialists in every field of medicine and surgery. Riley has 249-staffed beds, as well as 99-staffed beds at Riley Hospital for Children at Methodist Hospital, and serves more than 225,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world.

"I am honored by the vote of confidence expressed by Clarian's leadership," said Mr. Fink. "I admire Riley's 85-year tradition of compassionate, high-quality health care, and I look forward to working closely with the physicians, nurses and staff to expand and enhance services, as well advance Riley's cutting-edge research for the benefit of the patients, families and communities Riley Hospital serves."

As president and CEO, Mr. Fink will be responsible for implementing Riley Hospital's five-point strategic plan; developing clinical programs; establishing and monitoring managerial performance benchmarks; cultivating a more robust statewide network of pediatric services; and overseeing completion of the Simon Family Tower - a 675,000 square-foot, 10-story inpatient tower that will increase access to Riley Hospital's expert care, highlighting its role as the state's preeminent pediatric care provider.

"Dan has in-depth knowledge of Riley Hospital and a strong record of success in managing the hospital's operations," said Daniel F. Evans, Jr., president and CEO, Clarian Health. "He has played a significant role in advancing Riley Hospital's national reputation, and his dedication, hard work and commitment to patients, their families and staff will continue to boost Riley's recognition as a preeminent pediatric health care leader in our state and nation."

Mr. Fink has an extensive background in health care management including serving in various executive capacities at two health care systems in Texas - Cook Children's Health Care System and Methodist Hospitals of Dallas. 

"Dan is a tireless advocate of excellent patient care," said Richard L. Schreiner, MD, physician-in-chief, Riley Hospital for Children. "His promotion to the top post reflects the respect he has earned from Clarian and Riley's leadership, as well from the medical staff with whom he has worked closely for more than 4 years."

Mr. Fink has a bachelor's degree in biology from Baylor University and two master's degrees - one in business administration and another in public health - from Tulane University. He is a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives; a Certified Medical Practice Executive by the American College of Medical Practice Executives; and a member of the Indiana Healthcare Executives Network.

CONTACT:
Margie Smith-Simmons
317.962.4085
msmithsi@clarian.org

About Riley Hospital for Children As one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and Indiana's first and only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of children, Riley Hospital for Children, a part of Clarian Health, has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families for 85 years. Each year, Riley Hospital and Riley Hospital at Clarian North serve over 215,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Riley Hospital's partnership with Clarian Health, and its strong affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine, makes it the only comprehensive clinical resource for Indiana's children and the premiere source for health-related information for their parents. From simple care associated with the health and wellness of children and less complex specialty care to the most critically-ill and medically complex cases, Riley Hospital for Children is a national leader. Clarian Health operates the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law. Visit Riley Hospital for Children for more information.