Owen is taking over for former CFO Tom Legal, who left the organization in early 2022.
Summer Owen, an 18-year healthcare finance industry veteran, has been appointed the new Chief Financial Officer for Great Plains Health, a Nebraska-based 116-bed regional medical system with over $265 million in net patient revenue, following an exhaustive nationwide search.
Owen officially took over the role on June 13, 2022. She takes over for former CFO Tom Legal, who left the organization in early 2022.
"Summer has a true talent for driving financial performance and process improvement," Great Plains Health CEO Ivan Mitchell said in a release announcing Owen’s appointment. "She is already an asset to our team, and we are confident in the wealth of knowledge and leadership she brings to Great Plains Health."
Before joining Great Plains Health, Owen was the CFO of Colorado Plains Medical Center—a 50 acute bed hospital—where she oversaw the organization’s financial strategy for eight years following her promotion from the position of controller, where she oversaw the accounting and financial management functions for the organization.
"Joining the team at Great Plains Health is an exciting step," Owen said in the release. "I am impressed by this organization’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of Greater Nebraska. I am eager to contribute to the continued success of this organization and community."
Amanda Schiavo is the Finance Editor for HealthLeaders.