Our Leaders
Meet the experienced team leading ScionHealth.
Rob Jay – Chief Executive Officer
Veteran healthcare executive Rob Jay is the founding CEO of ScionHealth, leading the development and execution of strategies that will strengthen and grow the Louisville, Kentucky-based health system of 92 specialty and community hospitals, and empower its nationwide team of 25,000 caregivers and healthcare professionals.
As ScionHealth’s CEO, Rob has been a two-time finalist for Modern Healthcare’s list of the Most Influential People in Healthcare, and he was a 2022 recipient of Louisville Business First’s Most Admired CEOs award. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Federation of American Hospitals.
A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in professional accountancy from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Millsaps College.
Danny Brywczynski – Chief Operating Officer
Highly experienced in strategic planning and enhancing operations in healthcare systems, Danny Brywczynski joined the ScionHealth Executive Leadership Team at the company’s launch in December 2021, and he is now responsible for leading operations of the organization, including our Community Hospital and Specialty Hospital divisions, and our national Support Centers, with a key focus on integration, strategy, innovation, and value-based care.
Danny previously held the positions of President of Specialty Hospitals and Executive Vice President of Integrated Operations for ScionHealth and Vice President of Integration for Lifepoint Health. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from Wittenberg University.
Dean French, MD, CPPS – Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Dean French provides strategic leadership overseeing the company’s physician, clinical, and quality strategies. His priorities are to instill best practices for optimal patient care and to establish a legacy of strong and compassionate, clinical and physician leadership. At ScionHealth, he created and implemented the evidenced-based National Quality Strategy for all Community and Specialty Hospitals. Dr. French is an experienced medical executive and C-suite leader with a 20-year track record of quality, clinical, operational, and financial success, having served as CEO and CMO for many hospitals. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Northwestern Medical Center in Saint Albans, Vermont, and has been an active board member in a variety of organizations.
In addition to his distinguished career as a physician leader, Dr. French proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne) in active and reserve duty for nearly nine years. He earned a medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in microbiology with honors from the University of Arizona.
Doug Shirley – Chief Financial Officer
Veteran healthcare executive Doug Shirley serves as Chief Financial Officer of ScionHealth, overseeing financial strategy and revenue cycle operations to support the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality care. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare finance, Doug has led financial transformation efforts across public, private, and nonprofit healthcare organizations, driving operational improvements and long-term growth.
Doug holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia and is an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is also commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel, recognizing his contributions to the community.
Where We Are
68We treat some of the most medically complex patients in 68 Specialty Hospitals (LTACHs).
17We deliver essential, acute care to patients in 17 Community Hospitals (STACHs) in 15 markets.
Achieving Excellence
All 60 Kindred Hospitals have earned at least one Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification in Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, Pulmonary Rehabilitation or Wound Care.