Mosaic Life Care has named Nate Blackford as its new president for Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville effective April 1, 2019, when Mosaic assumes operations of the hospital in Maryville.

According to a news release from Mosaic, Blackford was most recently the vice president and chief operating officer of MPact Health in Parkville, where he played a key leadership role in the creation and development of a multi-state clinically integrated network of physicians, clinics and hospitals. Before that, Blackford was the vice president and chief operating officer of Northwest Medical Center in Albany, Mo., where he directed a broad range of clinical departments and administrative services.

“Nate is a great fit for our medical center in Maryville, and we are excited for this new chapter to begin,” says Mark Laney, MD, Mosaic CEO. “Nate is well-known in the Maryville community and has strong ties there. We look for him to build on the great foundation currently in place, and his background and expertise fit perfectly for this important leadership role.”

In his new role as president, Blackford is responsible for the growth and management of Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville and its affiliated medical group and outpatient services.