Laura S. Kaiser

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Laura S. Kaiser leads SSM Health, a Catholic not-for-profit health system serving communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. Headquartered in St. Louis, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 290 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 12 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. The 40,000 team members and more than 11,000 providers at SSM Health are committed to delivering exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve.

Ms. Kaiser joined SSM Health in May 2017, bringing 30+ years of experience in health care strategy, improving clinical quality, fueling innovation, driving performance and growth, creating partnerships and leading change while fostering a healthy culture.

Ms. Kaiser previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also served at Ascension Health in a number of senior leadership roles including Regional Executive for the Gulf Coast/Florida region and President/Chief Executive Officer at Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola, Florida.

Ms. Kaiser currently chairs the Catholic Health Association and Navitus Health Solutions boards. She also serves on several boards including the Joint Commission Resources, Embold Health, Merit Medical Systems and the Scottsdale Institute.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri, and Master of Business Administration and Master of Healthcare Administration degrees from Saint Louis University.