Lane Regional Medical Center announced that its Board of Commissioners has chosen Frank Corcoran, Jr. as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer effective January 13, 2025. Corcoran comes to Lane from Sierra Vista Hospital in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, as its CEO for the past three years. He will succeed Larry Meese who is retiring from Lane after serving the organization for the past eight years.
“Following an extensive national search process, the Board is pleased to have found the best individual to assume leadership of our growing system,” says Thomas Scott, chair of Lane Regional Medical Center’s Board of Commissioners. “Frank has a track record of strong leadership skills, service line growth and strategic knowledge of the healthcare industry, which makes him exceptionally qualified to successfully lead Lane into the future.”
The selection of Corcoran caps a six-month national search process conducted by Community Hospital Consulting, an independent, national healthcare consulting firm. A large pool of initial prospects was narrowed by stages to a group who interviewed with Lane’s search committee, and then to a final round who met with board members, physicians, senior leadership and staff.
“Frank brings the right mix of skills to this role,” continues Scott. “He’s been a successful administrator and even more importantly is a great fit with the critical leadership competencies we used as part of our selection process: strategic planning, financial management, business development, and vision. His passion for community-based healthcare and commitment to excellence align with Lane’s mission and expansion plans, and we are confident that Frank will continue to build on our many strengths. Overall, we are delighted that he’s accepted the position to become Lane’s ninth CEO.”
Corcoran is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana with more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University School of Nursing and a Masters of Health Care Administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Corcoran and his wife Ginger will reside in Zachary and enjoy being closer to their grandchildren in both Central and Sun, Louisiana. “We are looking forward to moving to Zachary and creating long-lasting relationships by becoming involved in the community and its many organizations,” Corcoran said. “It is a privilege for me to continue the great work of Mr. Meese, and I am committed to ensuring the highest quality patient care and extraordinary customer service the region knows and expects.”
