Rochester, NY - Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is pleased to share that Becker’s Healthcare has named Jennifer Eslinger one of America’s COOs to Know. This list features standout healthcare leaders nationwide who “expand service lines, foster employee engagement, and spearhead transformative organizational improvements.” It celebrates executives who “lead the charge in crafting and executing initiatives that elevate operational efficiency and fuel success across their organizations.”
"This honor only cements what we at RRH already know - that Jennifer Eslinger is a skilled leader who supports the continued success of this organization and, by extension, the health of our community,” said Richard “Chip” Davis, PhD and CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “Her wealth of healthcare experience, visionary leadership, and care for our team members and patients are measurable by her many accomplishments. We at RRH are proud to work alongside Jennifer and celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her incredible contributions to our purpose and the communities we serve.”
Eslinger serves as President of Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Rochester Regional Health. She is a seasoned healthcare executive with almost 25 years in the industry and proven experience establishing, growing, and managing complex, efficient hospital and health system operations. She has worked extensively in both for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare sectors.
Since joining the organization in 2022, she has led a system-wide reorganization with a focus on expanding and supporting rural healthcare. She has implemented transformative workstreams that have enhanced efficiency and streamlined processes throughout the care delivery model. Furthermore, she successfully integrated and standardized operations across the Rochester Regional Health nine hospitals in Western New York, the Finger Lakes and St. Lawrence region.
A native of Georgia, Eslinger earned her undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Baldrige Executive Fellow.
The inclusion of Eslinger on this list is based on national editorial research. It further establishes RRH as a national leader in strategic healthcare operations and confirms an enduring commitment to bringing efficient, equitable, reliable, and quality healthcare to our community.
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About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses, and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities, and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer. Learn more at RochesterRegional.org.
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