Leadership

Columbia, Missouri-based MU Health Care's Mohammad Agha, MD, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about how physicians can get started in leadership positions.

Tony Mira is the president and CEO of MiraMed and Anesthesia Business Consultants.

In his role as chief of operations at Optum, Norman Wright oversees the company's global solutions, relationship office as well as operation teams. Joining Optum's team in 2013, he has experience in the financial services and retail sectors.

Marietta, Ga.-based Plastic Surgery Center of the South added James Depew, MD, to its team.

The American Health Council named Ramsey, N.J.-based Ramapo Valley Surgical Center's Administrative Director Amy Allard, BSN, RN, to its nursing board.

Physicians Realty Trust increased its board from seven to eight trustees when it added Pamela Kessler Nov. 10.

Earlier this morning, President Donald Trump announced he was nominating Alex Azar for HHS secretary, according to The Hill.

Annie Sariego is the vice president of operations of Physicians Endoscopy. Equipped with 30-plus years of experience in the healthcare industry, Ms.  Sariego joined Physicians Endoscopy in 2011.

Tenet Healthcare named Richard Fisher and Richard Mark to the company's board, effective immediately.

Thomas Mallon is the co-founder and board chairman of Regent Surgical Health. Previously, Mr. Mallon was Regent's CEO.