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MercyOne
May 22, 2026
By: Greater Des Moines Partnership

MercyOne Announces New President and CEO

After a nationwide search, Robert Baxter, FACHE, has been named the new president and CEO of MercyOne, effective Monday, June 22. Bob will succeed Michael Taylor, who has served in an interim capacity since the beginning of January.

 

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Building on MercyOne's Progress

In his new position, Bob will be responsible for setting strategic direction, advancing the Mission and ensuring operational excellence across all MercyOne. The organization employs more than 20,000 colleagues and is comprised of more than 230 clinics, medical centers, hospitals and care locations throughout the state of Iowa and beyond.

Find more information on MercyOne at mercyone.org. Read the full press release announcing Robert Baxter as the next President and Chief Executive Officer here.

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