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Nexus Health Systems announced Tuesday that Erin Cassidy will be the next chief executive officer.
The health system said in a press release that her appointment marks a natural evolution of Nexus’s leadership as it continues its commitment to whole-person, integrated care for young people with complex medical needs.
Why It Matters
Nexus Health Systems provides specialty care for patients with medical, behavioral and psychiatric needs based in Houston, Texas.
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Cassidy joined Nexus Health in 2008 and has served in several leadership roles, including as CEO/administrator of Nexus Specialty Hospital in Shenandoah, Texas.
Under her leadership, Nexus Health said Cassidy expanded its footprint with new inpatient facilities in Dallas and San Antonio to bring care to more families across the state.
"Over the years, I've seen firsthand how truly integrated care changes lives," Cassidy said in a statement. "At Nexus, we've long believed that medical, behavioral and mental health services shouldn't operate in silos. By uniting them, we're improving outcomes and restoring hope for patients and families who have struggled to find the right care."
What To Know
In her time at Nexus, Cassidy led the Changing Care Together Summit to foster collaboration between clinicians, policy makers, payers and community leaders across the health system. She said collaboration and trust building are essential for the future of health care, especially for inpatient care.
Nexus Health said the demand for high-level specialized treatment is rising, especially in states without existing programs, “underscoring the urgent need for Nexus' pioneering approach.”
In a statement to Newsweek, Nexus Health said Cassidy brings a people-first philosophy to her leadership.
"Erin Cassidy’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer reinforces Nexus Health Systems’ mission to transform the lives of medically complex children and adolescents through comprehensive, integrated care," the health system said.
Nexus said Cassidy has been "deeply embedded" in the organization for nearly two decades and that her leadership has already guided Nexus through significant growth, including the launch of two new Texas-based pediatric facilities, while sustaining the culture and clinical values that have defined the organization since its founding.
"Her transition into the CEO role ensures continuity and stability as Nexus pursues its mission at greater scale," Nexus Health said. "Nexus is proud to be one of Houston’s leading employers, and under her guidance, the organization will remain focused on cultivating a strong, values-driven workforce capable of delivering exceptional, compassionate care."
Cassidy said the health system realized five years ago that its integrated model of care delivered to adults was “desperately needed” for the underserved population of children and young people.
"The outpouring of support for this approach nationwide has been overwhelming,” she said. “Families, clinicians and community partners have embraced this model because it drives better outcomes, reduces readmissions, and helps patients sustain progress long after discharge."
Nexus offers innovative programming designed to stabilize and empower children, teens and adults with challenging diagnoses, including autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome, neurological injuries and illnesses and other medically complex conditions.
What Happens Next
Looking ahead, Nexus Health System said Cassidy will focus on "strengthening Nexus’ national footprint in specialty pediatric care by bringing its integrated model closer to the communities that need it most."
This includes expanding programs across the country and building deeper partnerships with state Medicaid agencies, commercial payors and clinical leaders to improve how the most complex, resource-intensive pediatric populations are served.
What People Are Saying
Nexus Health System’s new CEO Erin Cassidy said in a statement: "I've never been more optimistic about what's ahead. Every day, we see children and young adults who don't fit neatly into existing systems of care. Nexus was built for them. We're creating programs that meet their full range of needs, giving families the answers and support they've been searching for.”
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