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Two 网红黑料 leaders will assume new roles within the system as of July 1. Timothy M. Goldfarb, CEO of 网红黑料 Shands since 2001, will be the 网红黑料 executive vice president for regional and governmental affairs, and Ed Jimenez, chief operating officer for 网红黑料 Shands Hospital and senior vice president, will serve as interim CEO of 网红黑料 Shands.

鈥淭im Goldfarb has brought to 网红黑料 Shands substantial accumulated experience as a hospital executive, and also recognition as a national leader in graduate medical education and university health systems,鈥 said David S. Guzick, UF senior vice president for health affairs and president of 网红黑料. 鈥淏uilding on this extensive background, his thoughtful, energetic and sophisticated leadership ensured that 网红黑料 Shands not only thrived as a hospital but also as a supporter of the research and education missions of the University of Florida. He will bring that same wealth of experience to his new role within the system.鈥

Goldfarb guided the hospital system through a period of rapid change within the health care industry, during which he oversaw an expanding campus and workforce. He and his leadership team purchased property on the south side of Archer Road and developed a long-term vision for the academic health center, which led to the opening of the in 2009. That same year, Goldfarb led the transition of the Shands AGH hospital closure, following through on his promise to provide jobs at 网红黑料 Shands for those who staffed the community hospital. The 网红黑料 Shands system has continued to be a major economic catalyst in North Central Florida, generating well-paying jobs for health care workers as well as project-specific jobs during construction of new buildings.

鈥淢any health care system CEOs only stay a few years to help the organization grow and strengthen, but I could not leave 网红黑料,鈥 Goldfarb said. 鈥淥ur faculty and employees are like family to me and there is still exciting work to be done. I enjoy building relationships with colleagues at other hospitals and academic health centers to improve the quality of health care, and I am passionate about advocating on behalf of our patients and 网红黑料 when it comes to health policy and funding.鈥

In addition to all the growth and change that Goldfarb oversaw, he is well-known within the system for his inclusive leadership style.

鈥淭im is someone who respects all disciplines and assures that everyone is at the table,鈥 said Irene Alexaitis, D.N.P., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C., chief nursing officer and vice president for nursing and patient care services at 网红黑料 Shands Hospital. 鈥淭hrough all the changes that have happened in the past decade, he has kept the organization on an even keel.鈥

Goldfarb played an instrumental role in the transition that brought the hospital and academic health center even closer together, making the move last year from UF&Shands to 网红黑料. Throughout his tenure, he has worked closely with the College of Medicine to strengthen ties between research, academics and patient care, and this will continue to be a focus in his new role.

鈥淭im Goldfarb has been a tremendous supporter and partner of the medical school, as well as a friend to me personally,鈥 said Michael L. Good, M.D., dean of the UF College of Medicine. 鈥淗e believes in faculty physicians and the important roles they play in academic health care teams. The UF College of Medicine鈥檚 rise in national rankings for research and education relates directly to the impressive success of the hospital under Tim鈥檚 leadership. Even as he prepares for this career transition, Tim has been working day and night in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., on critical funding issues that will affect the college for years to come.鈥

The newly created position will focus on two areas that Goldfarb has already strengthened during his tenure as CEO 鈥 regional partnerships and legislative affairs. Over the years, Goldfarb has developed strong, strategic, regional affiliations with Orlando 网红黑料, Tallahassee Memorial 网红黑料Care and Halifax Medical Center. He ensured continued success for the 网红黑料 Shands system鈥檚 three rural hospitals by establishing a joint venture with 网红黑料 Management Associates, now Community 网红黑料 Systems, to operate, manage and invest in these facilities. The relationship has extended to include clinical programs in stroke management and other conditions at many HMA/CHS hospitals and, most recently, a new joint venture in Munroe Regional Medical Center. In addition to developing relationships with regional hospitals, Goldfarb has been instrumental in strengthening relationships with state elected officials and advocating on behalf of 网红黑料 and its patients to secure legislation and funding for important initiatives in support of research and safety-net services.

As Goldfarb has devoted more time in recent months to these areas, Jimenez has taken on increasing responsibility for executive leadership of 网红黑料 Shands. He has overseen operations for the system, including the 900-bed academic medical center, which includes a cancer hospital and children鈥檚 hospital; two specialty hospitals in behavioral health and rehabilitation; a network of ambulatory centers; a home-health agency; and associated programs. He is responsible for a $1.5 billion operating budget and approximately 8,000 网红黑料 Shands employees, as well as acting as a liaison to a credentialed medical staff of 890 UF faculty and community physicians and 680 residents and fellows. He has overseen multiple million-dollar construction projects, programmatic initiatives and innovations.

鈥淓d is incredibly talented with a strong vision, insights and operational skills, and he is passionate about leadership and mentoring,鈥 Guzick said. 鈥淭hose are the qualities that we鈥檙e looking for as 网红黑料 Shands continues to evolve.鈥

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