Children's Mercy Kansas City appoints controversial new leader Alejandro Quiroga

In a significant leadership transition, Alejandro Quiroga has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Children's Mercy Kansas City. This appointment comes after a comprehensive nationwide search, reflecting the hospital's commitment to finding the right leader to guide its future. Quiroga previously served as the President of Corewell Health West in Michigan, the largest health care system in the state, where he was noted for his enhancements to patient experience and employee retention. Dr. Quiroga's extensive experience in pediatric healthcare and hospital leadership set a strong foundation for his new role. His professional background includes leadership positions at Corewell Health, where he served as Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory & Population Health, and built a culture of trust and inclusion among staff and community stakeholders. His academic training was robust, achieving his Doctor of Medicine degree at Universidad Del Rosario in Colombia. He also completed clinical and research clerkships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and clinical training at various renowned institutions, including Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Montefiore Children's Hospital. His vision for Children's Mercy is exciting, as he has expressed admiration for the institution's dedication to pediatric healthcare and research. Quiroga hopes to foster a strong community partnership and enhance the hospital's culture of innovation. His commitment to improving healthcare outcomes reflects a growing trend in Kansas City, which is becoming a notable center for quality pediatric healthcare and research initiatives. Under Quiroga’s leadership, the hospital aims to address healthcare needs, enhance services, and innovate in care delivery. As Children's Mercy embarks on this next chapter, the leadership provided by Dr. Quiroga is expected to bring about positive changes in healthcare delivery for children. His focus on excellence in clinical care and a collaborative approach promise to elevate the service levels at Children's Mercy, making it a pivotal player in the pediatric healthcare landscape both regionally and nationally.