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Joel Yuhas, FACHE

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Executive Vice President, UPMC and President, UPMC Hospitals and Health Services Division at UPMC
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

As Executive Vice President at UPMC, Joel P. Yuhas leads the Health Services Division, overseeing 42 hospitals. With over 25 years of experience, including CEO roles at UCHealth and Dignity Health, he is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration.

Joel is deeply invested in his community, serving on the boards of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Thiel College. This commitment reflects a strong interest in supporting local arts, culture, and the development of future healthcare professionals. He also shows a passion for local sports, particularly the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Unique fact: He previously led UPMCs international expansion, serving as Senior Vice President of the International Division and President of UPMC Ireland.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, UPMC and President, UPMC Hospitals and Health Services Division
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Priorities

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Hospital Operations
He is directly responsible for the operational and clinical performance of 42 academic, community, and specialty hospitals across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York.
Healthcare Leadership
With a career spanning CEO and executive roles at major health systems, he frequently posts about empowering his leadership team and fostering professional commitment.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Executive Vice President, UPMC and President, UPMC Hospitals and Health Services Division
UPMC
1-2017 - 1-2023
President & CEO, UCHealth Memorial Health System & Southern Colorado Region
UCHealth
12-2014 - 12-2016
President & CEO, Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center
CommonSpirit Health
UPMC
7 yrs 7 mos
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, St. Mary Medical Center
CommonSpirit Health
In the press

Media appearances

Thiel College welcomes healthcare leader and UPMC executive back to board of trustees. Featured in Thiel College
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Joel P. Yuhas, FACHE - UPMC. Featured in UPMC (official website)
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Education
MBA
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Cleveland State University
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