Redeemer Health Announces Retirement of CEO and Appointment of Successor

MEADOWBROOK, PA, June 17, 2024 - The Redeemer Health Board of Trustees and the Redeemer Ministries Board announced today that Michael B. Laign will retire from his role as President and CEO, effective July 15, 2024, after a highly successful and distinguished 31-year tenure as Redeemer Health’s CEO. The Boards also announced the selection of Gregory T. Wozniak, an accomplished health care leader with deep expertise in leading integrated health care organizations, as Redeemer Health’s new President and CEO, beginning July 15. Laign will continue to serve in an advisory role during a transition period.

“Without a doubt, Mike is one of the most visionary leaders in our industry,” said William Sasso, Esq., Chairman of the Redeemer Health Board of Trustees. “He has guided Redeemer Health with an unrelenting commitment to its mission and a continuous focus on growth and innovation,” he added.

Laign’s accomplishments are numerous, including leading the partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper to bring access to expert physicians, innovative cancer treatment and clinical research to patients. He is credited with being on the forefront of population health management and establishing one of the premier accountable care organizations in the state. And, along with his world-class leadership team, Laign has established a culture of safety and reliability at Redeemer Health, which has led to recognition for quality in the industry, including Holy Redeemer Hospital earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for 10 consecutive scoring seasons, an accomplishment only a few Pennsylvania hospitals can claim.

“Mike has been a faithful and loyal friend and supporter of the Sisters of the Redeemer and our shared mission to care, comfort and heal,” said Sr. Ellen Marvel, CSR, Province Leader, Sisters of the Redeemer. “He has worked collaboratively with the Sisters to establish Redeemer Ministries to ensure that the Sisters maintain an enduring role as Founders of Redeemer Health, and that the System would remain committed to its Catholic teachings and charism,” she said.

Laign has also been an outstanding representative in the community by serving as chair of the Montgomery County Board of Health, a member of the THR Insurance Company, Ltd. board of directors, Vizient Mid-Atlantic CEO Executive board of directors, Gwynedd Mercy University board of directors and the MedicAlert Foundation board of directors.

“As Mike’s accomplished tenure comes to a close, we are confident Greg’s strategic leadership will successfully guide Redeemer Health through the next phase of its journey,” Sasso said.

Wozniak is an established health care innovator with extensive expertise leading and advising health care organizations to consistently achieve top national performance in quality, safety and delivery of care, along with high rates of satisfaction among patients, physicians and employees. An early leader in value-based care initiatives, Wozniak has a strong history of collaborating with academic and community health systems, nontraditional providers, payors and employers through community and private partnerships to improve care outcomes, accessibility and affordability and lower the cost of care. After two decades in executive leadership positions for health care systems, including the role of President and CEO of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa., Wozniak has advised health care organizations and emerging technology, product and services companies as Founder and CEO of Denali Health LLC since 2015.

“Greg has the proven expertise, vision, talent and passion to lead our mission-driven organization,” said Daniel Gallagher, President, Redeemer Ministries Board.