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Jonathan Perlin, MD, PhD

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President & CEO at Joint Commission
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Dr. Jonathan Perlin is the President and CEO of The Joint Commission, the leading standards-setting and accrediting body in U. S. healthcare. His distinguished career includes serving as President of Clinical Operations at HCA Healthcare and as Under Secretary for Health in the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He holds an MD from Virginia Commonwealth University.

He is deeply connected to healthcare on a personal level as his spouse is a pediatrician, which informs his advocacy for high-quality care tailored to childrens unique needs. His father was also a physician whose career in service inspired his own path in medicine and health policy.

In recognition of his significant contributions to advancing medical sciences and public health, he was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Patient Safety
A core focus throughout his career, from leading the VA and HCA's clinical operations to his current role setting global healthcare quality and safety standards.
Healthcare Accreditation
As CEO of The Joint Commission, he is actively evolving the accreditation process for healthcare organizations, including leading the "Accreditation 360" initiative.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
President & CEO
Joint Commission
8-2006 - 5-2022
President, Clinical Operations & Chief Medical Officer
HCA
5-2022
Chief Medical Officer and President, Clinical Services
HCA
3-2004 - 8-2006
Under Secretary for Health
Veterans Health Administration
Deputy Under Secretary of Health
Veterans Health Administration
In the press

Media appearances

Dr. Jonathan Perlin of The Joint Commission – Master Your Healthcare Career. Featured in Apple Podcasts (Master Your Healthcare Career)
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The Joint Commission's Jonathan Perlin on Creating a Rational Business Case for Healthcare Innovations. Featured in Clarius Podcast
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Education
1985 - 1992
MD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
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