Jackson Hospital has announced new management, including a new CEO, in its effort to stay open.
Effective Monday, John Quinlivan will serve as the CEO of the struggling Montgomery hospital, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year after defaulting on about $60 million in bonds.
Quinlivan has overseen hospitals in Florida and Georgia following a career in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps.
He said his focus with Jackson will be to bring the hospital out of bankruptcy and implement a restructuring plan to ensure it stays open.
“Jackson Hospital has been through tremendous challenges, but I’ve seen what’s possible when you combine caring, engaged leadership with dedicated staff to make the changes needed for the health and vitality of critical community facilities like this,” Quinlivan said in a press release.
“The foundation is here. Now we need to bring together the right plan, the right partnerships and relentless execution to ensure Jackson Hospital can continue serving Montgomery and the Alabama River Region.”
Along with Quinlivan, the hospital also appointed three new members to its board of trustees — Charles Evans, Jeff Crudele and Gary M. Murphey — all of whom have experience in either hospital management or company restructuring.
“The new board, which assumed leadership on October 31, 2025, brings vital healthcare and financial competencies to guide the organization through restructuring, a feasible bankruptcy recovery plan, essential infrastructure repairs, payer contract improvements and operational resets that are vital in positioning Jackson Hospital to serve the healthcare needs of the community for generations to come,” the hospital’s press release said.
The leadership changes could help move Jackson Hospital’s effort to get more funding forward.
The Montgomery City Council and the Montgomery County Commission have voted to provide the combined $25 million in grant money the hospital needs from local governments in order to stay open.
The hospital needs an additional $25 million from the state — and both the city and county’s financial commitments are contingent on the state coming to the table, too.
When asked whether they would give that amount to Jackson Hospital, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said leadership of the hospital was a key concern.
“The health and safety of citizens served by Jackson Hospital is of paramount concern to Governor Ivey, but so is the responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. To this end, Governor Ivey has been engaged with local officials, federal partners, and Jackson Hospital stakeholders for months and continues to closely monitor all developments regarding the hospital’s future,” said Mike Lewis, deputy communications director for Gov. Ivey, in a statement on Oct. 22.
“All options are currently under consideration, but any state financial support must be predicated by a responsible sustainability plan to ensure Jackson Hospital’s long-term viability.”
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