Market VP Medical Operations and CMO Physician Enterprise CHI Health/CommonSpirit, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Professor
CHI Health and Creighton University School of Medicine
As Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (VPCMO) for CHI Health Clinic Physician Enterprise, Midwest Market, and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan brings a unique blend of strategic leadership and academic acumen to transform healthcare delivery. In this dual capacity, Dr. Vivekanandan seamlessly integrates clinical and academic operations, overseeing a multi-state ambulatory enterprise of 180+ clinics and 1,600+ providers while fostering a strong learning environment for UME and GME programs.
Dr. Vivekanandan is instrumental in shaping strategic direction, aligning clinical strategy with enterprise growth, and fostering a strong culture. She is known for advancing physician and APP alignment and engagement, enhancing patient access, and ensuring consistent operational performance through initiatives focused on quality, performance, and risk-readiness. A key focus is strengthening retention and engagement by championing well-being, leadership development, and an inclusive culture.
Beyond her executive leadership, Dr. Vivekanandan is an award-winning infectious disease expert and a widely recognized regional and national thought leader in healthcare delivery, public health, and epidemiology. Her research and experience position her as a prominent voice on topics including antibiotics stewardship, infection prevention, health equity and quality, stemming from her previous roles as Division Chief of Infectious Disease and Professor.
She mentors future healthcare leaders and is committed to building high-performing teams, consistently driving innovation and sustainable change with a forward-looking mindset. Her distinguished accolades include the Arnold P. Gold Foundation's Champion of Humanistic Care Award, Creighton University's Distinguished Faculty Service Award, and The Walter J. O’Donohue, Jr. Award from the Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Physicians.
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