Jamie Phillips Archive — Page 1 of 1

Jane Freedman stands on a studio set, speaking beside a display that reads “Thank you, Dr. Jeff Balser, Dean and CEO” and shows his portrait; Vanderbilt Health branding appears at the bottom.
October 29, 2026

Leadership Forum looks ahead to new CEO, wider access and a 2040 pediatric vision

From an Acute Care Center that hit its six-month goal in a week, to a vision for pediatric care taking Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt into the year 2040, leaders describe a future for Vanderbilt Health that will reach more patients and families, in more places.

By Holly Fletcher
Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, on the left, and Jamie Phillips, MHA, FACHE, stand side by side and smile in a bright indoor setting.
April 20, 2026

Passing the Baton

Meg Rush, MD, retires after 41 years; Jamie Phillips named next President of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By Christina Echegaray
Side-by-side portraits of two smiling women wearing pearl necklaces; the woman on the left wears glasses and a dark gray top, while the woman on the right wears a navy jacket.
April 20, 2026

Thoughts on Hope for 2025 Year in Review

The following thoughts on Hope from now retired President Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, and current President Jamie Phillips, MHA, FACHE, reflect a meaningful transition in hospital leadership and reflect on recent accomplishments while looking toward the future.

By Christina Echegaray
Jamie Phillips, MHA
September 9, 2025

Jamie Phillips named President of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

She brings nearly 30 years of experience in health care administration to Monroe Carell, the past seven of which have been in a chief operating officer role.

By John Howser