{"id":180362,"date":"2026-02-26T00:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/180362\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:05:12","slug":"community-hospitals-corp-appoints-new-coo-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/180362\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Hospitals Corp. Appoints New\u00a0COO \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                            <img width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CommunityHospitalsCorp_CHC_JustinDoss_970.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"featured-caption\">Justin Doss, CHC&#8217;s chief operating officer [Photo: Community Hospital Corporation]<\/p>\n<p>Plano-based Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) announced that Justin Doss, CEO of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, will transition to become CHC\u2019s chief operating officer, effective July 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>CHC supports hospitals and long-term acute care hospitals nationwide by providing operational expertise, supply chain services, revenue cycle, and strategic guidance to nurture high-quality, accessible healthcare in the communities they serve. Doss\u2019 appointment reinforces CHC\u2019s continued investment in bolstering operations, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening long-term sustainability for community healthcare providers, the company said.<\/p>\n<p>In his new role, Doss will oversee CHC hospital relationships and operations through CHC\u2019s network of services and resources. He will report to CHC President and CEO Jim Kendrick.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommunity and rural hospitals are the backbone of healthcare in America,\u201d Kendrick said in a statement. \u201cCHC exists to provide the operational support and expertise hospitals need to remain strong for the patients and families who depend on them. Justin brings a deep understanding of how to lead and grow community-based healthcare organizations, and his leadership will help CHC further advance our mission of supporting hospitals where they need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Operational and leadership expertise<\/p>\n<p>Doss has served as CEO of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas since April 2021. Under his leadership, BHSET implemented strategic programs supporting growth, operational performance, and long-term resiliency. He will remain in his role at BHSET until a new CEO is appointed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to help advance CHC\u2019s mission on a broader scale,\u201d said Doss. \u201cHaving seen firsthand the vital role community and rural hospitals play in people\u2019s lives, I\u2019m excited to support hospitals across the country so they can remain strong, independent, and responsive to the communities they serve\u2014including right here in Southeast Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Before coming to BHSET, Doss served as president and CEO of a not-for-profit six-campus health system with 1,000 beds. Earlier in his career, he held multiple leadership positions with HCA Healthcare, including COO roles in Florida and Texas.<\/p>\n<p>A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Doss has served on numerous boards and professional organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Community Hospital Corporation, which owns, manages, and consults with hospitals through CHC Hospitals, CHC Consulting and CHC ContinueCARE, aims to bring innovative solutions that support the vibrancy and accessibility of community healthcare. Based in Plano, CHC delivers the resources and experience community hospitals need to improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and financial performance, the company said.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/caring-for-our-elders-intelligently-how-technology-can-bring-ease-connection-and-better-health-to-aging-americans-0000\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Experion_Sponsor-Content_Caring-for-Our-Elders_Header.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dallas is aging faster than ever, with seniors facing rising challenges of isolation, health, and care. Technology, when designed with empathy, can bridge these gaps &#8211; connecting families, empowering caregivers, and enabling prevention. By building tools with empathy, we can transform elder care from survival to peace of mind and joy.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/ut-dallas-study-tests-ai-as-a-triage-tool-in-breast-cancer-screenings\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/breast-cancer-screening-iStock-2202666684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rather than replace radiologists, UTD researchers say AI could help flag low-risk mammograms for automated review. The approach could cut costs and ease delays as cancer rates rise and the diagnostic workforce shrinks.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-impact-ventures-launches-texas-first-integrated-capital-fund-backing-women-and-bipoc-led-enterprises\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ben-Vann-CDFI-screenshot.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At a kickoff event held at\u00a0JPMorgan Chase ahead of the 2025 Inclusive Capital Summit, the\u00a0announcement of Impact Ventures&#8217; new CDFI fund set the tone for a two-day gathering focused on the future of capital, inclusion, and community-driven growth.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/health-benefits-tech-co-take-command-appoints-new-coo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TakeCommand_Jamie_Potecha_970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take Command\u2019s new COO will sharpen operations as the company builds on national momentum around Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs), with advancing legislation that could codify the model into federal law.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/healthcare-data-management-firm-medeanalytics-names-new-chief-growth-officer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MedeAnalytics_JustinLNeece-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Justin Neece comes to Richardson-based MedeAnalytics following his recent role as chief growth officer at Azara Healthcare, which merged with i2i Population Healthcare, for which he had served as president and CEO.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Justin Doss, CHC&#8217;s chief operating officer [Photo: Community Hospital Corporation] Plano-based Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) announced that Justin&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":180363,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[23240,72376,72377,51744,72378,72379,72380,160,162,161],"class_list":["post-180362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-plano","tag-chc","tag-community-hospital-corporation","tag-community-hospitals","tag-hca-healthcare","tag-healthcare-outcomes","tag-jim-kendrick","tag-justin-doss","tag-plano","tag-plano-headlines","tag-plano-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180362"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180362\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}