The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Fisher-Titus hires new chief operating officer
Matthew Mattner has joined Fisher-Titus as its new chief operations officer.
Mattner brings 30 years of progressive leadership, in both the military and private sector, including 10 years leading health care operations, according to a news release from the Norwalk-based medical center.
His achievements include consistent improvements in quality, patient experience and financial performance, the release said.
Mattner’s collaborative leadership style resulted in improved organizational operations, positioning hospitals for growth and sustainability, according to the release.
Most recently, Mattner served as CEO at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, a 203-bed acute-care community hospital in downtown Cleveland.
He oversaw environment of care, emergency management, patient support and ancillary clinical services.
During his tenure, the hospital exceeded net operating revenue goals, implemented a patient transportation service and earned recognition for quality, safety and patient experience, the release said.
Before joining Lutheran Hospital, Mattner served as CEO/commander of the U.S. Army, Fort Drum Medical Department Activity, New York, leading the health care system’s multi-functional team of 1,100 caregivers and 120 licensed providers in 26 facilities, the release said.
During his 27-year career in the Army, Mattner served as deputy chief operating officer/deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Army V Corps headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany; deputy CEO for NATO ISAF Joint Command headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan; and executive director of medical operations, U.S. Army Europe in Heidelberg, Germany.
Early in his service, he held several positions in the U.S. Army medical battalion in Korea, including commander of the Air Ambulance Medical Company, the release said.
Mattner is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Kansas.
He graduated from the University of WisconsinWhitewater with a bachelor of science in Physics, and earned a master’s of science in aviation safety from Central Missouri State University, the release said.