In the 10 years that Pete November served as chief financial officer of Ochsner Health, he was at the side of then-CEO Warner Thomas, helping negotiate a series of acquisitions and partnerships that expanded the health system’s footprint from eight hospitals and 38 clinics in 2012 to 48 hospitals and over 300 clinics today.
Now, November is in the driver’s seat. He was tapped late last year to succeed Thomas, who stepped down to lead California-based Sutter Health System.
As he settles into his new role, November is trying to manage Ochsner’s growth while keeping a lid on rising health care costs, addressing worker shortages and continuing to develop wellness and other care facilities around the Gulf South.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
It’s only been a couple of months…
