Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) today announced that after a thorough national search its Board of Trustees has named Jeffrey Tieman as the organization's new president and CEO. Tieman, currently Chief of Staff of the Catholic Health Association in Washington, DC, will join the team in late August. Tieman has been with the Catholic Health Association since 2004. Prior to serving as chief of staff, he led advocacy work regarding health care reform and the Affordable Care Act.
Jeffrey Tieman
"We have chosen a leader who we believe will bring a great deal of new energy to the association," said VAHHS Board Chair Thomas Dee. "Jeffrey Tieman's considerable experience at the forefront of national health care policy will be an asset as Vermont's hospitals work to chart a successful course through the challenges of health reform."
Tieman received his Master of Professional Studies from the George Washington School of Political Management in 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Colorado College in 1996. Prior to joining CHA in 2004, he served as Washington Bureau Chief for Modern Healthcare magazine and held a variety of health care communication positions around the country.
"I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead VAHHS at this exciting time for health care in Vermont," Tieman said. "I look forward to working with the Board, hospitals and others around the state to continue building a health care system that works well for everyone and can be a model of innovation, creativity and partnership."
VAHHS began the search process in early spring, after former President and CEO Bea Grause was named President of the Healthcare Association of New York State (Story). Vice President of Finance Michael Del Trecco and Vice President of Policy and Legislative Affairs Jill Mazza Olson have been serving as Interim Co-Executive Officers.
Source: VAHHS 7.7.2016