Dan Fink

RILEY NAMES DAN FINK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

INDIANAPOLIS-On Wednesday, May 18, 2005, Riley Hospital for Children announced the appointment of Daniel L. Fink as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Riley Hospital for Children.

In the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer for Riley, Fink will provide leadership in both the strategic and operational planning of hospital services and operations, and in quality improvement activities at Riley Hospital for Children. Fink will also assist in the development and implementation of a more robust statewide network of pediatric services.

"We are delighted to have Dan joining the Clarian team," said Daniel F. Evans, President and CEO, Clarian Health Partners. "Dan's experience and talents will prove valuable to the continued success of Riley Hospital for Children and Clarian."

"Dan brings a wealth of experience and expertise in pediatric hospital operations, strategic planning and physician relations, and understands the complexities and challenges of a large health system," said Ora Pescovitz, MD, President and CEO, Riley Hospital for Children. "Dan will be a tremendous asset to the success of Riley Hospital for Children, and we are excited to welcome him to the Riley family."

"I am delighted to join Riley Hospital for Children," said Fink. "It is an extraordinary hospital with a rich history. I am excited about working with the entire Riley family, including Clarian and the Indiana University School of Medicine and others to enhance Riley's position as a top children's hospital."

For the past 16 years, Fink has served as a member of Cook Children's Healthcare System's leadership team in Fort Worth, Texas. His roles with Cook have included Vice President of Support and Professional Services, Chief Operating Officer of Cook Children's Physician Network, and Senior Vice President for Managed Care. In his current role at Cook, Dan serves as Senior Vice President of Revenue Management and as President of Cook Children's Health Plan.