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'''Karen Murphy''' , [[Registered nurse|R.N.]], [[Ph.D.]], (born ?) is an [[United States|American]] [[registered nurse]] and healthcare administrator. She |
'''Karen Murphy''' , [[Registered nurse|R.N.]], [[Ph.D.]], (born ?) is an [[United States|American]] [[registered nurse]] and healthcare administrator. She previously served as the [[Pennsylvania Department of Health|Pennsylvania Secretary of Health]], having been nominated by Pennsylvania Governor [[Tom Wolf (politician)|Tom Wolf]] and confirmed in May 2015. Prior to that, she served as Pennsylvania Director of the State Innovation Models Initiative and CEO of the Moses Taylor Health System.<ref>{{cite web|title=Secretary of Health|url=http://www.health.pa.gov/Your-Department-of-Health/About%20Us/Secretary%20of%20Health/Pages/default.aspx#.VXGyTM9Viko|publisher=Pennsylvania Department of Health|accessdate=5 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=PA-Gov: Wolf Signs First Bills, Nine Cabinet Members are Approved|url=http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-wolf-signs-first-bills-nine-cabinet-members-are-approved/66221/|accessdate=5 June 2015|agency=PoliticsPA|date=14 May 2015}}</ref> Murphy received a registered nurse diploma from the Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing. She holds a [[Bachelor of Science]] from the [[University of Scranton]] (1991), a [[Master of Business Administration]] from [[Marywood University]], and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Business Administration from the [[Fox School of Business and Management]] at [[Temple University]].<ref name=politicspa>{{cite news|first=Nick |last=Field |title=PA-Gov: Wolf Unveils Physician General, More Cabinet Nominees |url=http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-wolf-unveils-physician-general-more-cabinet-nominees/63044/ |work=[[PoliticsPA]] |date=2015-01-17 |accessdate=2015-06-12}}</ref> Murphy worked at Moses Taylor Hospital in [[Scranton, Pennsylvania]], for 34 years, beginning in 1977, when she was hired by the hospital as a registered nurse.<ref name=sttribune>{{cite news|first=Erin L. |last=Nissley |title=Moses Taylor CEO to leave post at end of month|url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/moses-taylor-ceo-to-leave-post-at-end-of-month-1.1253777 |work=[[Scranton Times-Tribune]] |date=2012-01-06 |accessdate=2015-06-12}}</ref> She became President and CEO of Mose Taylor Hospital in 2009.<ref name=sttribune/> On January 5, 2012, Murphy announced her departure from Mose Taylor, just two days after the $152-million dollar acquisition of Moses Taylor Hospital by a for-profit company, Community Health Systems Inc.<ref name=sttribune/> She took a temporary, two-month interim leadership position at a new community foundation created by the sale.<ref name=sttribune/> |
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Revision as of 19:13, 25 April 2018
Karen Murphy | |
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| Secretary of Health of Pennsylvania | |
| Assumed office May 13, 2015 | |
| Governor | Tom Wolf |
| Preceded by | Michael Wolf |
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| Alma mater | Temple University Marywood University University of Scranton |
Karen Murphy , R.N., Ph.D., (born ?) is an American registered nurse and healthcare administrator. She previously served as the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, having been nominated by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and confirmed in May 2015. Prior to that, she served as Pennsylvania Director of the State Innovation Models Initiative and CEO of the Moses Taylor Health System.[1][2] Murphy received a registered nurse diploma from the Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Scranton (1991), a Master of Business Administration from Marywood University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Business Administration from the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University.[3] Murphy worked at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania, for 34 years, beginning in 1977, when she was hired by the hospital as a registered nurse.[4] She became President and CEO of Mose Taylor Hospital in 2009.[4] On January 5, 2012, Murphy announced her departure from Mose Taylor, just two days after the $152-million dollar acquisition of Moses Taylor Hospital by a for-profit company, Community Health Systems Inc.[4] She took a temporary, two-month interim leadership position at a new community foundation created by the sale.[4]
References
- ^ "Secretary of Health". Pennsylvania Department of Health. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "PA-Gov: Wolf Signs First Bills, Nine Cabinet Members are Approved". PoliticsPA. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ Field, Nick (2015-01-17). "PA-Gov: Wolf Unveils Physician General, More Cabinet Nominees". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ a b c d Nissley, Erin L. (2012-01-06). "Moses Taylor CEO to leave post at end of month". Scranton Times-Tribune. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
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