LOCAL HOSPITAL NAMES NEW CEO

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 22, 2024 – William P. Perno, MBA, FACHE, an experienced health care leader and United States Air Force Veteran, has been named the next chief executive officer of Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital. Perno has extensive strategic and operational experience in various healthcare roles including hospital, medical group, ambulatory services, and managed care. He brings more than 20 years of experience in health care executive leadership to his new role, which made the Ohio Valley Board of Directors selection clear.

“For the board, it was paramount that we find a leader who is committed to Ohio Valley’s legacy of patient-focused, physician-driven health care," said Rob Cercek, chairman of the board. "In Bill we see an engaging and compassionate leader who will serve the local community and our Ohio Valley physicians and team members well."

Most recently, Perno served as Market Vice President for the State of Ohio with Cityblock Health. During that time, he oversaw strategic and operational development, growth initiatives and patient care for underserved populations. His past leadership roles including serving as Chief Development Officer for Value-based Care with Revere Health in Provo, Utah, Vice President / COO of Mount Carmel Health Partners in Columbus, OH, and President/CEO of West Florida Health in Tampa, Florida. He earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and he is a fellow and board certified in Healthcare Management with the American College of Healthcare Executives.

With a background in value-based care, growth and a passion for leadership, he brings considerable expertise to his new role at Ohio Valley. He believes the best way he can help patients feel cared for is by being a leader that models and supports strategies to expand access to high quality care and improve the health of the community.

“The Care You Can Trust reputation that Ohio Valley continues to both aspire and live by is what made me say ‘yes’ to Ohio Valley,” Perno shares. “The opportunity to be part of a physician-led healthcare organization that is intentionally looking at ways to grow and support community needs in Clark County and the surrounding area sparked my interest.”

As a leader, Perno ensures understanding through listening and observing. He is committed to helping team members feel respected and valued for their opinions and hard work and strives for collaboration and clear communication. "As a well-known and respected hospital in the region for its quality of care, I look forward to joining the Ohio Valley team in their commitment to clinical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences,” said Perno. “We will continue to innovate in an ever-changing health care landscape while building on the success of Ohio Valley and supporting their mission of “Elevating the Standard of Healthcare in our Community”.

“We are extremely excited to have Bill and his extensive experience at Ohio Valley. We look forward to building upon our mission of providing quality care for our patients, maintaining a friendly, supportive work environment for our staff, and keeping care local,” said Thales Pavlatos, MD, Ohio Valley Chief-of-Staff and Board Member.

Outside of work, Perno enjoys playing golf and exploring Ohio’s hidden treasures. He and his wife spend their free time traveling to visit their two adult children and first granddaughter. Perno has served for the past seven years in his current role as chairman of a national nonprofit out of Washington DC, called the Amputee Coalition.

ABOUT: Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital was established in 2009 and provides an award-winning care experience for elective surgical procedures and medical care. Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, OVSH offers in-patient and out-patient surgical procedures, as well as affiliated services including imaging, 3D mammography, physical and hand therapy, robotic assisted surgery, colonoscopy screening, and comprehensive orthopedic and spine programing. Areas of distinction include Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, Kidney Stone Center of Excellence, Prostate MRI Center of Excellence and ACR Gold Seal of Accreditation for the Breast Center. Awarded the top CMS 5-Star rating for Patient Experience, Ohio Valley provides exceptional care to patients, in an environment of personalized service. OVSH has partnered with Dayton-based Premier Health and Columbus-based OhioHealth as part of an ongoing commitment to expand access to care and keep care local in Clark County