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Lou Baverso

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COO Allegheny Health Network & President AHN Hospitals at Allegheny Health Network
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Lou Baverso is the COO of Allegheny Health Network and President of AHN Hospitals, with decades of experience at major health systems like UPMC and UAB Medicine. He is recognized for driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Colleagues describe him as an innovative, skilled, and accomplished servant leader, committed to patient-centered care. He earned his M.S. from Robert Morris University.

Lou demonstrates a strong commitment to community health and professional service, highlighted by his recent appointment to the board of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). He also serves as Vice Chair for the Pittsburgh Signature Chefs Auction, which supports the March of Dimes mission for healthy mothers and babies.

He has also served as the interim president of AHN West Penn Hospital, showcasing his hands-on leadership.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
COO Allegheny Health Network & President AHN Hospitals
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Priorities

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Healthcare Operations
As COO for multiple large health systems (AHN, UAB, UPMC), his entire career is focused on driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and improving clinical performance.
Strategic Growth
He has a track record of leading P&L for multi-billion dollar regions and spearheading major acquisitions, such as the $450 million integration of a five-hospital network at UAB.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
COO Allegheny Health Network & President AHN Hospitals
Allegheny Health Network
9-2023 - 9-2025
Health System COO
UAB Medicine
6-2022 - 9-2023
President UPMC Central Pa Region
UPMC
7-2019 - 6-2022
COO UPMC Central Pa. Region | President of Harrisburg Region Hospitals
UPMC
9-2016 - 7-2019
VP Operations Shadyside
UPMC
In the press

Media appearances

Allegheny Health Network appoints two leaders to key executive roles. Featured in PR Newswire
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AHN Chief Operating Officer Lou Baverso Joins Hospital and Healthsystem Association of PA Board of Directors. Featured in Beaver County Radio
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Education
2001 - 2003
M.S
Robert Morris University
1990 - 1994
B.S.
University of Pittsburgh
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