Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director Nick Macchione was recently honored for leading the agency’s collaborative approach to health care in the San Diego region. He received the San Diego and Imperial County American College of Healthcare Executives’ (ACHE) Senior Health Care Executive Award for 2012.
In addition to his regional leadership, Macchione was recognized for developing new programs within the regional health care organization, including a CEO’s roundtable that has been duplicated in chapters throughout the country.
“Nick has spent his career in public service and has made major contributions to the health and leadership of San Diego County,” said Gary F. Fybel, regent for the San Diego and Imperial County American College of Healthcare Executives, and chief executive of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. “In his current role he has led numerous programs that have benefitted the health of San Diegans.”
As HHSA’s director, Macchione has prioritized building partnerships with the region’s health care organizations and providers to work collaboratively in support of the health of San Diego County’s 3 million residents.
“This award recognizes the work the County is doing with our partners to improve the health and well-being for all county residents,” Macchione said. “Strong partnerships are essential to the collective impact we are doing in support of our Live Well, San Diego! initiative, and I look forward to building on the foundation we have set up with our regional health care providers.”
Macchione’s efforts to build strong ties with regional health leaders have not gone unnoticed.
“Nick’s senior healthcare leadership award is a testament to the great working relationship the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has with our local health care community,” said Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health president and chief executive officer. “That work has translated to his ability to understand the challenges of health care providers in multiple types of delivery settings.”
Van Gorder added: “The residents of San Diego County benefit greatly from that understanding and our strong working relationship, whether it’s our ability to respond to emergencies such as wildfires or making everyday changes to improve the health of our region through the County’s Live Well, San Diego! initiative.”
