Steve Baker Takes Helm as New CEO of Columbus Regional Health

Steve Baker has been named the new president and CEO of Columbus Regional Health (CRH), effective April 1, succeeding Jim Bickel, who is retiring after 17 years in the role. The CRH Board of Trustees established a succession plan separating the president and CEO roles to facilitate the transition, allowing Baker to manage daily operations while Bickel focuses on strategic priorities. Baker, who joined CRH in 1998 and has held various leadership positions, aims to leverage his extensive healthcare management and technology experience to advance the organization’s strategic initiatives. Bickel reflects on his tenure, noting the challenges he faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic and other significant events.

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