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Joan M. Coffman, FACHE

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President & CEO at St. Tammany Health System
📍 Covington, Louisiana, United States

Joan M. Coffman is the President and CEO of St. Tammany Health System, known for advancing quality, safety, and patient experience. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives with an MBA from the University of New Orleans, she has a diverse background in non-profit, for-profit, and faith-based healthcare sectors, driving significant operational performance improvements.

Outside of her executive role, Joan is a New Orleans native who enjoys relaxing outdoors, reading, and spending quiet time with her family. She finds a sense of calm watching her two Tennessee Walker horses. Her career was inspired by her mother, a nurse, and her father, an entrepreneur, blending care with business acumen.

Interesting fact: Her career began as a radiologic technologist at the same hospital she now leads as President and CEO.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Covington, Louisiana, United States
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Community Health
Launched the "Healthier Northshore" initiative and has a long track record of developing collaborative programs to improve community health status and reduce disparities.
Healthcare Quality
Consistently recognized for improving quality and safety, leading her organization to achieve an 'A' Leapfrog safety grade for 18 consecutive periods and numerous patient experience awards.
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Career

Work history

7-2018
President & CEO
St. Tammany Health System
9-2017 - 7-2018
President & CEO
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - Decatur
4-2008 - 9-2017
President & CEO, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital & Division VP for Physician Relations
Hospital Sisters Health System
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Education
Master's degree
University of New Orleans
Bachelor's Degree
University of St. Francis
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