Chief Hospital Officer at Lifespan and president announced for RI Hospital and Hasbro
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Lifespan has named a new Chief of Operations and President for Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
According to a release, Sarah Frost brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership.
Prior to joining Lifespan, she served as the chief executive officer for two Banner Health hospitals in Arizona.
Frost, who holds an MBA, successfully guided the strategic vision of two academic medical centers and outpatient clinics, overseeing more than 6,000 employees, 900 inpatient beds, and $1.5 billion in operating revenue.
Before becoming CEO, according to the release, Frost held the position of chief operating officer for the medical centers.
“Sarah is a dynamic leader, highly accomplished in moving large health systems toward performance excellence. She joins Lifespan at a pivotal time as we look to upgrade our hospital facilities and provide ‘wow’ care across the system, and I am excited to partner with her in these efforts,” said John Fernandez, president and CEO of Lifespan in a statement.
Currently, Frost also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. She currently serves on the boards of the AAMC Council of Teaching Hospitals, Pima County Joint Technical Education District Foundation, and the American Heart Association.
Frost has also been recognized by various organizations for her exceptional leadership, including Beckers Hospital Review’s Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know (2023), AZ Big Media’s Most Influential Women in Arizona (2023), and BizTucson’s Women Leading the Region (2022).
