A new president and chief medical officer was announced Thursday for Franciscan Medical Group, CHI Franciscan’s network of clinics, physicians and providers.

The Tacoma-based medical group hired Dr. Michael Marshall, who most recently served as president of Allina Health Clinics and senior vice president of Allina Health, in Minnesota. His first day with CHI Franciscan is Feb. 23, according to a news release.

Marshall is one of several new executives to join CHI Franciscan and Harrison this winter. David Schultz started began his duties as Harrison president in December.

CHI Franciscan hired Ketul Patel as its CEO in December. He also starts Feb. 23.

CHI Franciscan and Harrison are affiliated with Catholic Health Initiative of Colorado.

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