Ralph Rios Named Assistant Vice President at South Miami Hospital

Ralph Rios has been promoted to assistant vice president at South Miami Hospital, CEO Wayne Brackin announced. Most recently, Rios worked as the hospital’s administrative projects director, negotiating contracts with physicians and analyzing data to meet the hospital’s strategic goals.

Rios began his 11-year career at South Miami Hospital as a physical therapist. He earned his master’s degree in health services administration from Florida International University while serving as the hospital’s administrative resident in 2000.

Rios has been an adjunct professor in the health services administration program at Florida International University since 2001. He serves on the Board of Directors of South Miami Children’s Clinic, a free health clinic for uninsured children who live in South Miami that will open in early 2007. He also heads South Miami Hospital’s annual fundraising drive for the United Way. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.