Leadership Health Care (LHC), an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council to nurture the talent and potential of Nashville’s young health care industry professionals, has announced its 2015 award winners in the categories of Health Care Emerging Leader of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and Supporting Organization of the Year. The awards were announced at LHC’s annual holiday and awards reception, attended by more than 300 LHC members.
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Baxter Lee, CFO at Entrada, received the Health Care Emerging Leader of the Year award. Lee has extensive experience in the health information technology and private equity fields and serves on the board of directors and strategic development committee of LHC. Previously, Lee was vice president of finance and strategy and director of corporate development at Emdeon.
Wes Pass, vice president of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s national for-profit health care group, was named Ambassador of the Year. This award recognizes an individual member who has shown dedication and commitment to LHC and serves as a positive reflection of the organization’s mission and goals. Pass’ efforts to encourage current and prospective members of LHC are seen through his service to the board and marketing and membership committee, participation in events, and recruiting for the program.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings was named the Supporting Organization of the Year for its ongoing commitment to LHC and enriching the next generation of health care industry leaders. The company engaged in a number of LHC events through membership participation and leadership on the LHC membership and marketing committee, and has been an advocate for both LHC and the Council for many years. As one of the country’s top health care law firms, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings focuses on nearly every facet of the industry, including compliance, operational issues, regulatory oversight, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and syndications, labor and employment matters, clinical research issues, litigation, and tax work.
2016 Leadership Health Care award winners: Baxter Lee, CFO at Entrada, receives Health Care Emerging Leader of the Year award; Wes Pass, vice president of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s national for-profit health care group, receives Ambassador of the Year award; Kevin Campbell, partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, accepts Supporting Organization of the Year award.
“LHC excelled in its goal of nurturing the talents of young health care professionals in 2015, as evidenced by the organization’s growth to a record 1,000 members,” said Benson Sloan, LHC board chairman and director of corporate development, MEDHOST. “The commitment of members like Baxter and Wes and organizations like Bradley Arant Boult Cummings allows us to continue developing strong programs and encouraging young leaders in the community.”
“LHC’s membership represents the industry’s future leaders in Nashville, and this group is a clear picture of the potential and promise ahead,” said Council President Hayley Hovious. “We appreciate their dedication to LHC and look forward to their ongoing efforts.”
Begin or renew a Leadership Health Care membership at www.leadershiphealthcare.com.
About Leadership Health Care
Leadership Health Care was formed in 2002 as an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council to foster the next generation of health care leaders by creating educational and networking opportunities for members. The organization’s mission is to cultivate the talent of health care professionals into the health care leaders of tomorrow. For more information on LHC, please visit www.leadershiphealthcare.com.
