Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Ruth K. Bash, MPA, FACHE to Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer

Bash brings nearly three decades of health care and nonprofit managerial experience to her role

Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Ruth K. Bash, MPA, FACHE, to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, effective February 2, 2025. Bash will lead the development and implementation of strategies, systems, and initiatives that enhance the overall healthcare experience at Inspira through her new executive role.

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Ruth K. Bash, MPA, FACHE, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of Inspira Health, effective February 2, 2025. (Photo: Business Wire)

With nearly three decades of experience in health care and nonprofit management, Bash brings invaluable insights and skills to propel Inspira’s mission in providing compassionate care and keeping both employees and patients at the center of the organization. As SVP & Chief Experience Officer, she will focus on patient and family engagement, workforce experience, quality improvements within clinical processes, and communication and advocacy for a high-quality patient experience on behalf of Inspira.

“In her few years at Inspira Health, Ruth has made an invaluable impact in ensuring a high-quality, engaging experience for all at our organization,” said Warren E. Moore, FACHE, Executive Vice President & COO of Inspira Health. “We are grateful for her commitment to Inspira, and thrilled to have her passion and expertise at the helm of creating the most desirable patient experience in the region. We look forward to Ruth’s future contributions to our employees and communities through this new role.”

Since joining Inspira Health in December 2022 as System Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Bash has nurtured and enhanced the organization’s joint ventures to broaden access to health care in the community. Bash has been essential in managing significant partnerships for Inspira such as Bayada, DaVita, and Nemours, as well as securing joint ventures with partners including AMI @ Inspira and more. Her leadership further extends across our organization as she oversees Inspira’s Operations Consulting Group and serves as Executive Sponsor for Schwartz Center Rounds and Workplace Belonging.

“I am proud to accept this new role and ensure Inspira continues to keep patients and employees at the center of all we do, starting with a positive health care experience,” said Bash. “Over the past few years, it has been a privilege to work at an organization committed to improving the lives of all we serve each and every day. I am thankful for this opportunity and excited to continue advancing the quality of care in our communities.”

Bash serves on the Advisory Board of the Rutgers Institute for Women in Leadership and on the Board of Trustees of Matheny Medical and Educational Center. She is also a certified trainer for Crucial Conversations and High Reliability. In addition, Bash is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is immediate past Regent for the NJ-Northern Region.

Bash received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and economics from Brown University and her Master of Public Administration, with a concentration in health policy and management, from New York University.

About Inspira Health

Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization committed to providing an exceptional experience for patients and their loved ones. Tracing its roots to 1899, the system comprises four hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, nine multi-specialty health centers and locations throughout South Jersey.

Inspira’s surgical teams provide a wide array of innovative robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, including nationally accredited bariatric services at Inspira Medical Centers Mullica Hill and Vineland. In partnership with Cooper University Health Care, Inspira provides comprehensive neuroscience and cardiology services throughout the region.

Inspira’s extensive ambulatory services include urgent care; ambulatory surgery centers; physical and occupational therapy; comprehensive behavioral health; primary and specialty physician practices; and extensive outpatient imaging in partnership with Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI). Inspira EMS covers communities throughout South Jersey. Inspira’s Population Health and Community Impact Departments address social drivers of health that impact individuals and families in our region.

Inspira’s more than 1,400 physicians and advanced practice providers, and 8,000 employees, provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. As a regional leader in physician training, Inspira Health educates and provides extensive clinical opportunities for more than 280 medical residents and fellows in 16 nationally accredited programs. Accredited by DNV Healthcare and committed to the principles of high reliability, Inspira Health is focused on clinical excellence and patient safety. For more information about Inspira Health, visit http://www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.

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