WA State Hospital Association welcomes Evergreen Healthcare CEO Bob Malte to its board of directors

Thursday, December 22nd 2011

SEATTLE – The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) today announced that it recently welcomed Evergreen Healthcare CEO Bob Malte as an incoming member of the WSHA board of directors. 

During his one-year term, Malte will contribute his leadership and executive healthcare administration experience to advancing WSHA’s mission to improve the health of Washington state residents by ensuring the delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care.

Malte’s term in the position of AHA alternate delegate is effective January 1, 2012.  

"Bob's experience, leadership style, and focus on quality, patient safety and service to patients and the community makes him an invaluable addition to our board," said Scott Bond, WSHA CEO. "I look forward to working with him to improve healthcare in Washington state over the coming year."

“It is an honor to serve as part of an association that plays such a vital role in the health and well-being of Washington residents and healthcare organizations,” said Malte.  “I’m eager to contribute to the important advocacy work WSHA does on behalf of communities across our state.” 

Malte has served as Evergreen CEO since April 2010 and is responsible for leadership and strategic direction across the organization.  Under his leadership, Evergreen is committed to the health of the community through dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate and cost-effective health care.

In addition to his leadership roles with Evergreen and WSHA, Malte is also an active leader within several community organizations on Seattle’s Eastside, including the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce board and Redmond Rotary.

Prior to joining Evergreen, he previously served as president and CEO at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colo., and as senior vice president at ThedaCare and COO at Touchpoint Health Plan in Appleton, Wis.

Malte earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at Ripon College in Wisconsin and a Master’s degree from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. 

About the Washington State Hospital Association
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) represents all of Washington’s 97 community hospitals. The association takes a major leadership role in issues that affect delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care. It works to improve the health status of the residents of Washington State. WSHA is online at www.wsha.org.

About Evergreen Healthcare
Evergreen Healthcare, a public hospital district and community-based healthcare organization established in 1972, offers a breadth of services and programs that is among the most comprehensive in the region. More than 950 physicians provide clinical excellence within more than 80 specialties, including  cardiac, oncology, surgical care, orthopedics, a Neuroscience Institute, Women’s and Children’s services, hospice care, pulmonary care, a Sleep Disorders Center and Home Health services care.  Evergreen serves more than 400,000 residents in its primary service area of northern King and southern Snohomish counties with Evergreen Medical Group, a network of primary and urgent care practices, and Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, its main hospital campus in Kirkland, Wash. Evergreen also provides emergency care at two sites; its main hospital campus and the Evergreen Redmond Medical Center.  In addition to clinical care, Evergreen offers extensive community health outreach and education programs, anchored by Evergreen Healthline, a 24/7 nurse consultation service. For more information, visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org.