N.Y. regional hospital associations name next CEO

Wendy Darwell will become president and CEO of the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council and Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association (NorMet) effective Jan. 1, succeeding Kevin Dahill when he retires Dec. 31, leaders of the organizations announced yesterday.

Darwell currently serves as vice president and chief operating officer for the two regional hospital associations, part of the Healthcare Association of New York State and its Suburban Hospital Alliance.

“After a months’ long nationwide search, it became clear to the selection committee that Wendy Darwell was the best and only person for the job,” said HANYS President and CEO Bea Grause. “Her knowledge about all aspects of health policy and regulations runs far and deep. She is an impeccable advocate for hospitals in the Hudson Valley and Long Island regions and has helped these hospitals maneuver through some really tough financial and operational challenges in her 13 years as VP/COO.”