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« Tickets available for gubernatorial debate | Today | Carcieri, Fogarty to discuss mental health issues tonight » October 2, 2006RWMC's interim head Belcher named new presidentPROVIDENCE -- The Boston hospital executive who has worked to bring Roger Williams Medical Center out of the shadow of a federal indictment has been appointed its new president and chief executive officer, the hospital announced today. Kenneth H. Belcher came to Roger Williams from the Boston Medical Center in December 2005 to serve as interim president, replacing Robert A. Urciuoli, who was put on a leave because he was the target of a federal investigation. A month later, the hospital, Urciuoli, and two other employees were indicted on federal corruption charges. Belcher, 52, of Braintree, Mass., has led Roger Williams as the hospital negotiated a deal that lifted the federal indictment against the hospital (but not the three employees), fended off a union-organizing effort, won back patient loyalty after seeing volume drop precipitously last winter, and began restoring its financial health. Hospital spokesman Brett Davey said that it’s “pure coincidence” that the announcement occurred on the same day as closing arguments in the trial of Urciuoli and two others on charges they paid a state senator to pursue the hospital’s interests in the General Assembly. The board voted unanimously to name Belcher president last Thursday and told employees on Friday. A search committee of trustees, physicians and employees recommended Belcher, after considering several candidates identified by an executive search firm. Additionally, the board received a petition signed by about 300 employees urging Belcher’s appointment. -- Journal staff writer Felice J. Freyer “Ken Belcher has the experience, leadership and vision necessary to carry Roger Williams into the future,” Edward A. Hjerpe III, chairman of the board, said in a statement today. “He joined Roger Williams at a challenging time and has done tremendous amount of work to move the hospital in a positive direction.” Dr. David R. Gifford, director of the state Department of Health, which has been keeping a close watch on the hospital since the indictment, welcomed Belcher’s appointment. “He has been very frank and forthcoming in every meeting I’ve had with him,” Gifford said. “He clearly has the best interests of the institution and the people they serve in mind.” Posted by Steve Peoples CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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