James Hereford

Chief Executive Officer

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area · 1 connection

Not on Unlinked · Imported profile. Is this you? Claim it

About

Evolving healthcare to be more equitable and accessible is my passion. As president and CEO of Fairview Health Services, Minnesota’s choice for healthcare, I am committed to applying our organization's collective power in partnership with the local community by developing talent, investing locally, and serving the wellbeing of our towns and cities. I enjoy tackling challenges and driving business results to achieve better outcomes for patients, employees, and our state. Since joining Fairview in 2016, I’ve been fortunate to lead an inspiring group of more than 36,000 employees through a merger with the HealthEast care system, integration with the PreferredOne health plan, and partnership with the University of Minnesota. Today, M Health Fairview is the region’s only health system combining academic innovation and community health. I am a former math teacher, basketball coach and now avid fan. Over the last 5+ years, it has been wonderful to experience all that Minnesota has to offer and I look forward to connecting with you here on LinkedIn!

Experience

President and CEOFairview Health Services
Dec 2016

Board DirectorMedical Alley
Jan 2018

COOStanford Health Care
Jan 2013 to Nov 2016

Chief Operating OfficerSutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Jun 2011 to Jan 2013

Executive Vice President, Group Practice DivisionGroup Health Cooperative
Jan 2010 to May 2011

Executive Vice PresidentGroup Health Cooperative
Apr 2005 to Jan 2010

Executive Director, Health InformaticsGroup Health Cooperative
Jan 2001 to Mar 2005

Board MemberYMCA of Greater Seattle
Jan 2006 to Jan 2011

FacultyUniversity of Washington
Jan 2003 to Jan 2008

Education

Montana State University-Bozeman
BS/MS Mathematics