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Jim Hinton Announces Retirement

Baylor Scott & White Health chief executive officer passes the baton to Pete McCanna .

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n June , Baylor Scott & White Health Chief Executive Officer Jim Hinton announced his plans to retire from the role and transition it to President Pete McCanna , effective January 1 , 2022 .
“ Jim ’ s visionary leadership has been transformational . He energized and aligned our teams around shared commitments to our patients and communities ,” said Ross McKnight , immediate past chair of the Holdings Board . “ He raised the bar for what it means to be a successful , faith-based , not-for-profit system and has driven a strategy that is making Baylor Scott & White one of the most consumer-centric health organizations in the country .”

“ Jim raised the bar for what it means to be a successful , faith-based , not-forprofit system and has driven a strategy that is making Baylor Scott & White one of the most consumer-centric health organizations in the country .”

– Ross McKnight
As CEO , Hinton set a transformative direction — to make quality healthcare
Pete McCanna and Jim Hinton began working together over 20 years ago at Presbyterian Healthcare Services . more accessible and affordable for Texans . He strengthened the organization ’ s patient safety focus , improved employee engagement and drove strong operational performance each year of his tenure , enabling new investments in communities across the state . Hinton also focused on advancing the culture of the organization around one mission and ambition , and shared strategies and values . Through his leadership in one of the most successful COVID-19 responses in the industry , the system is now stronger post-pandemic in nearly every measure . Prior to joining Baylor Scott & White , he spent 33 years growing and shaping New Mexico ’ s largest healthcare provider , not-for-profit Presbyterian Healthcare Services — for 21 of those years he led the integrated system as president and CEO .
In July 2017 , Hinton announced his recruitment of McCanna to serve in the newly formed Office of the President , creating his succession plan . The two have a long history of collaboration , first working together in New Mexico two decades ago .
McCanna ’ s focus on operational excellence has helped Baylor Scott & White become one of the most disciplined health systems in the country . He has driven greater clinical alignment around safe care delivery , grown the organization ’ s investment in direct patient care and accelerated development of a leading digital health strategy . McCanna also led the formation of new , prominent
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