B. E. Smith

For the second time, B. E. Smith captured the No. 1 spot on Modern Healthcare’s 2011 annual report listing the largest healthcare executive search firms in the United States. B. E. Smith topped the list with 323 successful placements.

A B. E. Smith Interim NICU Director stepped in to address the issues and opportunities to repair broken processes within a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a 450-bed not-for-profit hospital in the south.

After conducting a nationwide executive search led by healthcare leadership solutions firm B. E. Smith, Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, located in Wichita, Kan., has hired Linda Goodwin to fill the role of chief nursing officer.

A seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in consulting and healthcare leadership, Baguhn will assume her duties at B. E. Smith immediately.

B. E. Smith, the only full-service leadership solutions firm dedicated exclusively to healthcare providers, has been retained to lead a national chief information officer search for MCG Health System in Augusta, Ga.

“His ability to drive peak performance and real results in virtually every facet of the organization is a powerful asset for our clients.”

"She can quickly assess the financial situation and implement solutions that drive real results, making her a trusted advisor for our clients.”

“With a solid track record of demonstrated results in virtually all areas of healthcare delivery, his proven leadership and management skills will be invaluable to our clients.”

A seasoned healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in management, education and numerous senior leadership roles, Reed will assume her new duties immediately .

A rapidly changing healthcare landscape is creating a level of uncertainty that will make skilled leadership more critical than ever before. “Organizations that cannot adapt to change quickly will find themselves on the outside looking in.”