Hoag Hospital hires new executive

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Patrick Anderson as its senior vice president and chief information officer.

Anderson previously worked in a similar position for Ochsner Health System in Louisiana, where he led telemedicine efforts and other systems across a network of 25 hospitals.

“We are pleased to welcome Patrick Anderson to Hoag and to add his extensive IT leadership experience to our team,” Robert Braithwaite, Hoag president and chief executive, said in a statement. “He will help ensure that Hoag continues to deliver the highest-quality patient care through the leadership of systems, staff and through the adoption of advanced technology.”