Wellfleet, Mass., November 18, 2024 – Outer Cape Health Services, a federally qualified community health center with locations in Harwich Port, Provincetown, and Wellfleet, has appointed Kate Swanson as its Chief Strategy OKicer. With more than two decades of experience in health care management and strategic development, Swanson will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission of providing care to the Outer Cape community.
As Chief Strategy OKicer, Swanson will be responsible for supporting the organization’s strategic planning eKorts, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring all initiatives align with Outer Cape Health Services’ commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible care. The Chief Strategy OKicer is an integral role within the executive leadership team, driving implementation of the organization’s strategic objectives for the future.
Swanson is an accomplished industry professional with proven expertise in guiding healthcare systems through transformative changes. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OKicer at North Shore Community Health Center in Salem, Mass., where she restructured operations to enhance the delivery of patient focused care. She has also served in roles of increasing responsibility at Mass General Brigham, including Program Manager for Practice Support, Patient Centered Medical Home Consultant and Program Manager of Quality Reporting and Analytics.
“Kate is known for her ability to craft strategic approaches in healthcare operations that address complex challenges while aligning with an organization’s mission,” said Dr. Damian Archer, MD, CEO of Outer Cape Health Services. “Her commitment to team based care, population health initiatives and advancing health equity aligns perfectly with our vision.”
“I look forward to working with Damian and the team at Outer Cape Health Services, as well as its diverse and growing patient community,” said Swanson. “Now, more than ever, community health centers need strong and strategic operational thinking to maximize resources and provide ongoing quality care to underserved populations.”
Swanson holds an M.B.A. in Healthcare Policy and Management from Brandeis University’s Heller School and a B.A. from Stonehill College. Additionally, she has pursued professional development in Social Impact Management and Leadership through the Institute for Nonprofit Practice.
About Outer Cape Health Services:
Outer Cape Health Services is a community health center organization with locations in Harwich Port, Provincetown and Wellfleet. Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod. OCHS cares for more than 20,000 people. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet, Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. Outer Cape Health Services, Inc. (OCHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Directors representative of its community. All board members live on Cape Cod and the majority are OCHS patients.
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