Children’s Hospital Association CEO talks about mental health crisis
Chief Healthcare Executive September 3, 2024
Matt Cook speaks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for behavioral health services and the high number of children and teens showing up in emergency rooms.
Nearly a year ago, Matthew Cook began a new role as president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital Association.
The organization represents more than 200 children’s hospitals nationwide. Before joining the association, he served as president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and senior vice president of Children’s Services at UCSF Health. Previously, Cook served as president of Riley Children’s Health and chief strategy officer for Indiana University Health.
“I get to work at a different level,” Cook says. “You know, when you’re a hospital leader, you’re working really just in your local community,...