Southern Cross Healthcare accelerates transformational change

Dr Manoj Patel will join in the role of Chief Transformation Officer, while David Simpson will take up the role of Strategic Adviser to the chief executive.

Patel will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing Southern Cross’ entry into providing ‘value-based’ care. He trained and worked as a doctor before extending his career into commercial and clinical service delivery roles both at home and abroad.

He will join Southern Cross from Healthcare Holdings Limited where he has been Director of Medical Services, MercyAscot Private Hospitals and Director of Clinical Innovation.

Simpson will be responsible for providing external industry insights, experience and strategic advice to assist the chief executive and broader executive
team.