WVU Medicine Appointed Six New Leaders
The health system has named new executives to oversee clinical, financial, and legal operations across its West Virginia facilities.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
WVU Medicine has announced the appointment of six new leaders to key administrative and clinical roles across the health system. The changes aim to bolster operations, financial oversight, and clinical care delivery throughout the organization.
Why it matters
These leadership transitions serve to stabilize and enhance the management structure of one of the largest health networks in West Virginia. By filling these strategic roles, the system positions itself to manage ongoing operational demands and clinical initiatives more effectively.
The system added 6 new leaders to its executive roster. Among these, newly appointed Vice President of Finance Jason Gizzi brings over 25 years of healthcare finance experience to the role.
The players
Amy Bush
She has served with WVU Medicine since 2015 and has now been named president of WVU Medicine Golisano Children's.
Jason Gizzi
He is a finance professional with over 25 years of experience who has been appointed vice president of finance for WVU Hospitals and University Health Associates.
Katie Dean
She has been with the health system since 2018 and has transitioned into the role of vice president and general counsel.
Jami Pincavitch
A long-term staff member who joined in 2017, she has been appointed as chief medical information officer of WVU Hospitals.
Aaron Yanuzo
He has been appointed to the role of president at the Fairmont Medical Center.
The details
The new appointments span multiple facets of the health system, including the Golisano Children's Hospital, Fairmont Medical Center, and the Center for Organ Transplantation. Executives will take on responsibilities ranging from general counsel and clinical informatics to regional facility leadership.
Timeline
2015: Amy Bush began her tenure with WVU Medicine.
2017: Jami Pincavitch joined the WVU Health System.
2018: Katie Dean joined the WVU Health System.
September 28, 2026: The system officially announced the new leadership appointments.
Market Landscape
This reorganization follows a pattern set by the expansion of the WVU Medicine Golisano Children's hospital system, where internal promotions are used to scale specialized management. The appointments reflect a broader industry move toward consolidating governance within large regional health networks to improve efficiency.
Patients and visitors should not experience immediate changes to their daily care or hospital accessibility as a result of these executive leadership transitions. Service levels at regional sites like Fairmont Medical Center are expected to continue without disruption during this administrative handover.
The takeaway
The appointment of experienced internal candidates suggests the health system is prioritizing institutional knowledge during its expansion phase. Patients can expect a continuity of service as these new leaders transition into roles that support existing clinical and administrative goals.
Further reading
For more information on organizational shifts, visit the West Virginia People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
