Christopher Olivia, MD, was named CEO of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, replacing Mike West in April.
Five facts to know:
1. Dr. Olivia has been CEO of six health-related entities including insurance companies, hospitals and physician practices. He has expertise in business development, acquisitions and mergers.
2. Dr. Olivia has an ophthalmology background and received his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia.
3. His career accomplishments include establishing the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, N.J. It's one of 141 accredited allopathic medical schools in the U.S.
4. Dr. Olivia also led Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health’s merger with Highmark, which is one of the largest payer provider mergers.
5. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.