InfusionPlus, a leading provider of home infusion services dedicated to patient-centered care, has appointed Michael Bedenbaugh as Chief Executive Officer. InfusionPlus partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In his role as CEO, Michael will drive growth by spearheading expansion into new markets and scaling operations in existing ones. He will oversee initiatives that enhance patient and employee experiences, maximize efficiencies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. Michael will also guide all clinical operations, sales, revenue cycle, and supply chain functions to achieve the Board of Directors’ strategic goals.

Michael joins InfusionPlus from Intramed Plus, where he served as Director of Pharmacy Services. Previous roles include Pharmacy Supervisor at Greenville Health System and Pharmacy Manager – Supply Chain and Finance at UVA Health System. He also serves on the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, an MBA from the University of South Carolina – Darla Moore School of Business, a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy.

Founded in 2014, InfusionPlus has a simple, powerful mission: to serve patients and providers as they navigate the world of home infusion. Since its inception, the company has made thousands of house calls, cared for hundreds of patients, and provided round-the-clock support to a wide range of providers and healthcare professionals. The InfusionPlus team understands that home infusion demands expertise, compassion, and proactivity, and is dedicated to ensuring patients, providers, and staff receive the support they need when and where they need it.

Southeast Georgia Health System, a regional healthcare network offering comprehensive medical services through two acute care hospitals and multiple specialty centers, has appointed Christy Jordan as Chief Executive Officer. Southeast Georgia Health System partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In her role as CEO, Christy will be responsible for the overall vitality of the Health System as its representative to the community, industry groups, key stakeholders, and local and national governments. She will be responsible for leading, communicating, and evaluating all elements of the Health System’s strategic and operational functions, while also being involved in the local community, in addition to regional, state, and national healthcare organizations, to advocate and influence on behalf of populations served by Southeast Georgia Health System. Christy will report directly to the Board of Directors.

Christy has been with Southeast Georgia Health System for 13 years, beginning as Director of Risk Management & Assistant General Counsel and advancing to Chief Legal Officer. She has served as Interim President and CEO since June 2025. Earlier in her career, Christy was an attorney for healthcare practices at firms including Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Epstein Becker & Green, and Jones Day. Christy holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and a Doctor of Law from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit community health system serving residents and visitors across six counties in Southeast Georgia since 1888. Headquartered in Brunswick, Southeast Georgia Health System operates two acute care hospitals, multiple specialty centers, three Immediate Care Centers, and an extensive physician network offering a full range of medical services, from primary care and emergency medicine to advanced specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. With more than 2,550 team members and 175 providers, Southeast Georgia Health System remains committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities of the Golden Isles and surrounding region.

Magnolia Regional Health Center, a community-owned healthcare provider serving Corinth and surrounding areas since 1965, has appointed Dana Murphy as Chief Nursing Officer. MRHC partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In her role as CNO, Dana will lead major patient care service teams across the system, including three acute care units, the Medical Intensive Care Unit, and the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She will be responsible for executing MRHC’S vision to uphold the highest standards of excellence, patient care, and employee engagement. Dana will work in close partnership with the CMO and Chief Hospitalist to establish and maintain standards that ensure excellent patient care, every day in every way. Dana will report to the CEO, Jim Hobson.

Dana joins MRHC from DCH Health System, where she spent 27 years in progressive leadership roles including Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, Nurse Manager, and most recently, Director of Nursing. Earlier in her career, she also served as a Staff Registered Nurse and CV Service Line Educator at UAB Hospital. Dana holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of South Alabama.

Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC), a 200-bed acute care hospital jointly owned by the City of Corinth and Alcorn County, is the largest employer in Alcorn County and has served the community since 1965. Fully accredited by the DNV, MRHC has grown significantly over the years, expanding its facilities and services to include advanced cardiovascular care, inpatient nephrology and dialysis, comprehensive behavioral health, and state-of-the-art imaging and surgical units.

Memorial Health System, central Kansas-based a comprehensive healthcare provider in Abilene, Kansas and an affiliate of Salina Regional Health Center, has appointed Kymberly Haverly as Hospital Administrator (CEO). MHS partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In her role as Hospital Administrator, Kimberly will align facility and departmental plans with the system’s strategic goals, leading efforts to improve efficiency and expand programs and services. She will strengthen relationships with board members, medical staff, and community stakeholders to drive collaboration and support strategic growth. Kimberly will also champion high-quality, cost-effective care through service line development and care model transformation, while honoring the organization’s history and culture. Kimberly will report to the President and CEO of Salina Regional Health Center, Joel Phelps.

Kimberly brings over 20 years of experience to MHS, having recently served as CEO at Carroll County Memorial Hospital. There she was responsible for fostering strong relationships with medical staff, team members, and the community while developing strategic and operational plans and managing a lean annual operating budget. Prior to CCMH, Kimberly was an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College. Earlier roles include Director of Finance & Physician Compensation at Baptist Health System, Director of Finance at Floyd Memorial Hospital, and Practice Administrator and COO at Lexington Foot & Ankle Center. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Public Health from the University of California at Berkeley.

Memorial Health System (MHS), an affiliate of Salina Regional Health Center, has been serving the Abilene, Kansas community and surrounding areas for over a century. Established in 1921 through community support, MHS has grown into a comprehensive healthcare system that includes hospital services, long-term care at Village Manor, independent living at Frontier Estates, and most recently, Heartland Health Care Clinic in Herington. Through its affiliation with Salina Regional Health Center, MHS benefits from expanded resources, medical expertise, and advanced technologies while continuing its mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Forrest Health, a regional healthcare system committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care through its flagship hospital and network of community facilities, has appointed Jeff Cook as President and Chief Executive Officer. Forrest Health partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In his role as CEO, Jeff will be responsible for the overall operations of Forrest Health, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the efficient and effective planning, organizing, control, and direction of the hospitals and related operations. He will set and guide the organization’s short- and long-range objectives to meet financial, quality, patient experience, employee satisfaction, provider engagement, and other key performance goals. As CEO, Jeff will be tasked with successfully leading Forrest Health through the ever-changing and increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

Jeff has been with Forrest Health since 2014, first joining as Director of Legal and Contracts and later advancing to Vice President and General Counsel. Most recently, he served as the Interim President and CEO. “Jeff knows the ins and outs of our healthcare system, knows administration and staff, has been an integral part of strategic projects, and has long-standing success as legal counsel” said Jana Causey, Chairman of the Forrest Health Board of Trustees. Earlier in his career, he worked as Director of Legal and Contracts at Saint Thomas Health. He also practiced law and was a professional baseball player. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology and an MBA both from The University of Southern Mississippi, and a Doctor of Law in Business Law from Mississippi College.

Forrest Health is a system of healthcare organizations formed to increase access to quality health care in south Mississippi. Forrest General Hospital is its flagship hospital. In addition to Forrest General, Forrest Health hospitals include: Highland Community Hospital, Picayune; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital & Extended Care Facility, Prentiss; Marion General Hospital, Columbia; Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, Poplarville; Perry County General Hospital, Richton; and Walthall General Hospital, Tylertown. Forrest Health is also home to The Orthopedic Institute and Institute of Neuroscience, both in Hattiesburg, as well as a variety of healthcare clinics throughout its 19-county coverage area.

Clover Health, a healthcare company that provides Medicare Advantage plans using technology-driven care coordination, has appointed Ivor Mulligan as Senior Director of Total Rewards. Clover Health partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In his role as Sr. Director of TR, Ivor will support Clover Health by developing and implementing a comprehensive compensation and equity strategy in alignment with business goals and will ensure competitive and fair compensation practices that attract, retain, and motivate the workforce. He will partner with finance, talent, and HRBP teams to drive a successful compensation strategy, and conduct ongoing ROI reviews of program success, effectiveness, and alignment with evolving business objectives. Ivor will report to the company’s Vice President of Total Rewards & HR Operations, Michele Lodin.

Ivor joins Clover Health from Acorns where he served as VP of HR. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, total rewards and compensation, Ivor has held leadership roles at Audible, Samsung, Avaya, and Siemens, among others. Previous roles include Sr. Director and Head of HR, Sr. Director of TR and HR Operations, Director of Compensation, and Sr. Manager of Compensation. Ivor holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from William & Mary and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) is a physician enablement technology company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare. This includes a focus on seniors who have historically lacked access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Clover Health’s strategy is powered by their software platform, Clover Assistant, which is designed to aggregate patient data from across the healthcare ecosystem to support clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes through the early identification and management of chronic disease. For members, they provide PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage plans in several states, with a differentiated focus on Clover’s flagship wide-network, high-choice PPO plans. For healthcare providers outside Clover Health’s Medicare Advantage plan, they extend the benefits of their data-driven technology platform to a wider audience via a subsidiary, Counterpart Health, and aim to enable enhanced patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs on a nationwide scale. Clover Health has published data demonstrating the technology’s impact on Medication Adherence, as well as the earlier identification and management of Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, a full-service children’s hospital providing services to nearly 425,000 local children in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, has appointed Jason Mueller as Vice President of Facilities and Support Services. CHKD partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In his role as VP of Facilities and Support Services, Jason will provide leadership to approximately 150 team members and be responsible for almost 60 locations. He will uphold and promote policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. He will also have oversight for facilities, engineering, safety & security, construction, and real estate, as well as for environmental (EVS) and nutrition services (FNS). Jason will report to the company’s Chief Clinical Operations Officer, Dr. Christopher Foley.

Jason joins CHKD from Hammes, a vertically integrated real estate solutions platform, where he served as Vice President. Prior to Hammes, he worked at MedStar Health for 11 years as Assistant Vice President of Real Estate & Facilities. Earlier roles include Architectural & Compliance Manager at Children’s National Health System and Senior Project Manager as Karlsberger. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University and an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

CHKD is the only freestanding, full-service children’s hospital in Virginia and serves the medical and surgical needs of children throughout greater Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and northeastern North Carolina. The not-for-profit CHKD Health System operates primary care pediatric practices, surgical practices, multi-service health centers, urgent care centers, and satellite offices throughout its service region.

Columbia Memorial Hospital, national leader in rural health care, has appointed Jennifer Peach-Guzman as Vice President of Patient Care Services. CMH partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In her role as VP of Patient Care Services, Jennifer will be responsible for executing CMH’s vision to uphold the highest standards of excellence in patient care and employee engagement. As the lead executive overseeing hospital patient experience and advocacy, Jennifer will collaborate with Physician Leadership and the Medical Staff to further develop a culture centered on quality and patient safety across the organization. She will also work on fostering cross functional teamwork, front line involvement, and a highly engaged workforce. Jennifer will report to the company’s Chief Operations Officer, Nicole Williams.

Jennifer brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to CMH having most recently served as Executive Director of Nursing at Jefferson Healthcare. Her previous roles include Associate VP at AltaMed Health Services and Director of Critical Care Service Line at UHS. Jennifer worked at Loma Linda University Medical Center for 13 years, there she held several leadership positions, including Director of Patient Care Medical Intensive Care Unit. In addition, she served as a Pediatric RN for FEMA for a decade while concurrently working at LLUMC. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Phoenix.

Columbia Memorial Hospital is a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level IV trauma center and Planetree Designated Hospital in northwest Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. CMH has served the people of the Lower Columbia Region since 1880. CMH is committed to providing compassionate healthcare in a healing environment and to providing leadership to improve the health of the community it serves.