Harrison Medical Center CEO Bosch to retire effective July 31
By Tad Sooter, Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Harrison made the announcement Friday. Bosch, 60, said he wanted to spend more time with his family and was proud of his achievements at Harrison.
"I came to Harrison with specific goals and a vision in mind," Bosch said in a statement. " ... I wanted to move this organization from good to great and I believe I have accomplished many of those goals."
"Through Scott's leadership,
Bosch guided the nonprofit hospital through a period of expansion. The hospital opened facilities in
Bosch also led the hospital through an affiliation process that aligned Harrison with
Bosch said he'll spend the next four months working on the implementation of a new electronic record keeping system and assisting the board in its transition planning. Harrison is also in the midst of negotiating a new contract with its pro-tech employees.
The search for Bosch's replacement will begin in the next few weeks. Bosch earned a base pay of
He said his successor will face "incredible challenges" in coming years. The new CEO will navigate the ongoing implementation of health care reform and continued integration with Franciscan.
But Bosch said the hospital has earned a reputation for quality and is well positioned to attract top-tier talent.
"I think they'll get great candidates," he said.
Bosch said he and his family plan to remain in
"I think retiring is about moving from one set of activities to another set," he said.
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