Holy Cross Health Names Jason Boren Its New COO

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (June 19, 2026) – Jason Boren will join Holy Cross Health as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 6. He brings more than 15 years of progressive health care and team leadership experience, as well as a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth. 

Throughout his career with HCA Healthcare, Boren consistently demonstrated his ability to drive performance improvements, enhance patient experience and lead complex initiatives that positioned the organization for long-term success.

“Jason is widely recognized as a collaborative leader and change agent who excels in fast-paced, complex health care environments. His experience spans hospital operations, construction and capital planning, physician relations and performance improvement, making him well suited to support Holy Cross Health in delivering high-quality, patient centered care alongside our team,” said Pierre Monice, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of Holy Cross Health. “We are excited about the expertise, energy and leadership he brings to Holy Cross and look forward to the positive impact he will make.”

Most recently, Boren served as COO of HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, where he played a pivotal role in advancing physician engagement, expanding surgical services and leading significant capital initiatives including major facility upgrades and the development of an expansion project to increase access and capacity. Previously, he served as COO at Ogden Regional Medical Center and Lakeview Hospital in Utah, where he led measurable improvements in emergency department throughput, patient experience and operational efficiency while also securing funding for key clinical and infrastructure enhancements.

Boren holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.

 

ABOUT HOLY CROSS HEALTH
A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross has been recognized for six Types of Care in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings, was named among the 2024 America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and selected as a Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals in 2025. Holy Cross has also been designated as a 2025 High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ+ health care access and Holy Cross Health Foundation is designated as a High Performer from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as the community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also includes Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility, urgent care centers and more than 40 Holy Cross Medical Group physician practices. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit holy-cross.com. Connect with Holy Cross Health on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.