Louis G. Smith

Sr EVP/Chief Operating Officer at Harris Health System

Role: Sr EVP Chief Operating Officer at Harris Health
Location: Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Louis G. Smith

Uniquely experienced healthcare leader with 20+ years in executive roles in major healthcare systems. Recognized for ability to do things for the first time and move major initiatives from theory to operational reality. Results-oriented administrator with consistent record of top-line revenue growth, market expansion, and achieving successful improvements that sustain over time. Skilled communicator with demonstrated success in addressing sensitive physician relations and staff performance issues. Turnaround specialist who converted a 255-bed hospital from $10M loss to $5M profit.Visionary strategic planner recognized repeatedly for outstanding operational results.Award Winning Excellence: Healthgrades Top 50, 2018U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital, 20••••20Top 1%, Epic EHR system-wide deploymentMemorial Hermann top leadership awardPress Ganey Guardian Award2012 Eisenberg Award for Quality, Memorial HermannLeadership Competencies:Revenue Growth Market Share Expansion Physician RelationshipsFinancial & Operational TurnaroundHospital ConstructionJoint Venture NegotiationsStrategic PlanningStaff DevelopmentService Line Development

Experience

Sr EVP Chief Operating Officer
Harris Health
May 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Responsible for the operations of Harris Health\'s integrated health system, comprised of a Level I and Level trauma centers, Ambulatory care sites, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Facility Maintenance/Construction, Transportation and Post-Aute care teams.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Business Management

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Current company

Harris Health

Hospitals and Health Care · 5.9K employees · Founded 1966 · Bellaire, Texas, United States

Mission Harris Health is a public, integrated health system dedicated to improving the health of our communities by delivering high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with community and academic partners. Vision As One Harris Health, our vision is to enable healthier communities through innovative care delivery, collaboration and partnerships. Values Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Compassion. Harris Health’s core commitments include: We Commit to One Harris Health. As One Harris Health, we will ensure a unified system of health delivery across the care continuum, and in our daily work. One Harris Health is a culture that bridges roles, departments and partnerships, and embraces collaboration in support of community care. We Commit to Enterprise Risk Management. As One Harris Health, we will continually survey our internal and external environments for strategic-level risks that will impact our organization and will respond to those risks based on our risk tolerance and appetite. We Commit to Leveraging Technology. As One Harris Health, we will implement our strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access and workforce resiliency. We will support our workforce through the changes to processes and roles that new technologies offer through proper training and re-training. We Commit to Innovation. As One Harris Health, we will innovate through our people, processes and technologies to improve the health of our communities. We Commit to Collaboration Inside and Out. As One Harris Health, we will seek collaboration internally (especially with our workforce) and externally to improve access and the overall health of our communities. We will also seek to expand opportunities for local businesses to learn how to work with Harris Health.

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About Louis G. Smith

Experience

Sr EVP Chief Operating Officer

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Mississippi College

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