Chief Physician Executive/Strategy Officer
Novant Health
Roxie Cannon Wells, MD, is a trusted voice for community and rural health. Dr. Wells serves as senior vice president and chief physician executive and strategy officer for Novant Health’s Coastal Region in southeastern North Carolina. She has served in every setting from the bedside to the board room, including previous positions as a physician leader and president of community hospitals.
Dr. Wells is a clinical ambassador for the American Hospital Association, previously serving on its Board of Trustees, Future of Rural Health Task Force and Committee on Clinical Leadership. She is an active member of the North Carolina Healthcare Association and has served as chair of its Board of Trustees. She is co-chair of the Board of Visitors for Fayetteville State University. Dr. Wells also served on the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation Health Improvement Advisory Council.
Dr. Wells started her healthcare career as a family practitioner in a rural health clinic and has a passion for rural and underserved safety-net healthcare. She has worked closely with organizations in her communities to advocate growing equitable access to quality healthcare. Dr. Wells has a special interest in coaching and mentoring young healthcare leaders – especially women of color.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM CT