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Nov 30, 2005 · We see it as a diversified post-acute company that serves many patients along the pretty fragmented continuum of care,” says Paul Diaz, president and CEO, Kindred Healthcare Inc. Indeed....
Mr. Diaz served as the President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director and Director of Kindred Healthcare, Inc. for over ten years, where he led the growth, revitalization and...
- What Was Your Most Proud Accomplishment While CEO of Kindred Healthcare?
- What Is One Thing You Learned About Louisville as A Healthcare Ecosystem?
- How Did You Begin Your Career in Healthcare?
- Who Was An Early Mentor For You That Helped You Shape Your Professional Career?
- How Can Companies Empower Diversity to Drive Better Business Outcomes?
When I joined Kindred Healthcare in 2002, the company had just emerged from bankruptcy and there were operational challenges. I am most proud of how everyone never lost heart and stayed focused on the mission of customer service and quality care. As the organization transformed, it always stayed true to its values and still does today. As a result,...
I continue to be struck by the innovation in the Louisville healthcare community. I learned firsthand that innovation stems from collaboration. The strong history of excellence in health and aging care continues to fuel innovation and growth. Regardless of size, healthcare organizations are committed to being entrepreneurial and continue to work in...
As I was growing up in Miami, my mother worked in the billing department of a hospital. My grandfather was a surgeon in Cuba. In some ways, I guess, I was meant to work in healthcare. I spent many hours in the hospital and seeing how things got done. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it turned out to be a good early training ground. Now being at...
There are many individuals who have helped shape my career and continue to do so to this day: While practicing law, I was fortunate to meet mentors like Harvey Wertlieb, founder of the Educational Institute for Long-Term Care and Roger Lipitzwhose nursing center became Allegis – a post-acute company offering sub-acute, skilled nursing, rehabilitati...
This goes back to being caring and human. These attributes are critical to all kinds of businesses and organizations. But in addition to the human side, we need to be disciplined about how we fulfill our mission and drive our business results. Successful companies are diverse and inclusive. Companies have a responsibility to be good citizens, serve...
Former President and CEO of Kindred Healthcare, the nation’s largest post-acute company. Paul is a Partner at Cressey & Company. Prior to joining Cressey, he guided Kindred Healthcare as CEO from 2004 until 2015 and President from 2002 to 2012. Kindred is a Fortune 500 firm that provides health care services in over 2,300 locations, including ...
Jul 1, 2022 · July 1, 2022. Paul J. Diaz has been president and CEO of Myriad Genetics for less than two years—but the impact of his innovation and growth plan already has been felt across the company and the communities it serves. Photo by Braxton Wilhelmsen. By Donna De La Cruz. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Feb 5, 2016 · LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former Kindred Healthcare CEO Paul Diaz has resigned from the University of Louisville Board of Trustees after less than a year into his six-year term. In a letter...
Aug 13, 2020 · Mr. Diaz served as the President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director and Director of Kindred Healthcare, Inc. for over ten years, where he led the growth, revitalization and...
