Brett Lee Named Chief Executive Officer of Lake Pointe Health Network

Nov. 1, 2012 - PRLog -- The Lake Pointe Health Network (LPHN), based in Rowlett, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett D. Lee as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1.  In this role, Lee will oversee the strategic, operational and clinical activities for the network, which is composed of a 112-bed hospital and nine outpatient centers.

“Brett combines clinical experience and outstanding leadership abilities with a strong record of success in hospital operations,” said Tim Adams, senior vice president of operations for Tenet’s Central States region, which includes Texas.  “His passion and commitment to providing efficient, high-quality care in a patient-focused manner will assure that Lake Pointe Health Network continues its well-earned reputation for providing high-quality care to the community.”

Most recently, Lee, 37, served as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, which is the largest pediatric care delivery system in the United States, comprised of three inpatient campuses and 17 outpatient centers.  Under his leadership, the health system’s scores on all quality indicators improved and employee retention rates increased significantly. He previously served in executive roles at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, and Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth.

Lee has received a number of awards and recognitions, including the Robert S. Hudgens Award for National Young Healthcare Executive of the Year by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in 2011.  He was named one of 25 national rising stars of the health care industry by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2012.

Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from The University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health and master’s degrees from The John Hopkins School of Public Health and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He received a doctorate in allied health and physical therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Sciences.

ABOUT LAKE POINTE HEALTH NETWORK

Lake Pointe Health Network is a regionally focused health network anchored by Lake Pointe Medical Center and designed to improve regional access to healthcare services.  The network currently comprises the following locations:

Greenville

·         Lake Pointe Imaging Center, a full-service diagnostic imaging center

Forney

·         Lake Pointe Emergency Department, a full-service, 24/7/365 emergency department - Opening January, 2013

·         Lake Pointe Imaging Center, a full-service diagnostic imaging center

Rockwall

·         Lake Pointe Breast Center, a Certified Quality Breast Center of ExcellenceTM

·         Lake Pointe Imaging Center, a full-service diagnostic imaging center

·         Lake Pointe Urgent Care Center

Rowlett

·         Lake Pointe Medical Center, a 112-bed acute care hospital

·         Lake Pointe Cancer Center, providing comprehensive cancer care

·         Lake Pointe Cardiac Rehabilitation

·         Lake Pointe Fitness and Outpatient Rehabilitation

·         Lake Pointe Sleep Center, an AASM accredited center

·         Lake Pointe Wound Care Center, a comprehensive wound care center that includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Wylie

·         Lake Pointe Emergency Department, a full-service, 24/7/365 emergency department - Opening December, 2012

·         Lake Pointe Imaging Center, a full-service diagnostic imaging center  - Opening December, 2012


Lake Pointe Health Network is committed to providing the same high quality healthcare found at Lake Pointe Medical Center. To learn more about Lake Pointe Health Network, please visit www.lakepointemedical.com.