Manuel P. Anton III, M.D., recently became President and CEO of Mercy Hospital. He succeeds John C. Johnson, who assumed the post of Executive Vice President, Ministry Operation with Catholic Health East.
Joining Mercy Hospital in 2001 as senior vice president and medical director, Dr. Anton was responsible for the clinical and strategic direction of the organization. In addition to traditional roles of quality, risk and medical staff management, he assumed responsibilities at various times for managed care contracting, patient financial services and business development. In 2008, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Mercy Hospital.
Prior to Mercy Hospital, Dr. Anton served 10 years at Orlando Regional Healthcare System (Orlando Health) in various capacities. During his tenure at Orlando Health, he also served on numerous professional advisory committees for managed care organizations including Blue Cross, Prudential and Aetna.
