Meet the Leaders of Our Organization

Joseph Webb, D.Sc., MSHA, FACHE

Joseph Webb is chief executive officer of Nashville General Hospital, a 150-bed academic system with more than 22 clinics. Nashville General is proud to serve as the teaching hospital for the historic Meharry Medical College.

 

Since joining the hospital in 2015, Dr. Webb has successfully led efforts to improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience and grow revenues. During his tenure, Nashville General has earned multiple accreditations from its evidence-based measures and practices that provide quality healthcare. These include The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval accreditation, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home accreditation, the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program and accreditation by the Commission on Cancer for Nashville General’s Robert E. Hardy Cancer Center. The hospital also has increased its revenue sources through expanded healthcare services and launched initiatives to attract new commercially insured patients. These efforts ensure that every patient, regardless of their ability to pay, receives high-quality care at Nashville General Hospital. 

Joseph Webb — Nashville, TN — CHEN

To fulfill the hospital’s mission and vision of improving the health and wellness of Nashville – one neighbor at a time - Nashville General launched the Food Pharmacy in 2018. The Food Pharmacy serves two audiences, providing “food as medicine” for patients with food insecurities based on diagnosis and healthy food totes for other select individuals with food insecurities. Another community initiative, Congregational Health and Education Network (CHEN), launched in 2017. CHEN is a 501(c)(3) faith-based initiative with a primary focus on reducing health disparities for communities of color through education attainment, access to healthcare, and health literacy.

Dr. Webb formerly served as a chief executive officer within the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System in Memphis, Tennessee, he also held a chief executive role for Healthcare Services of America at Coastal Carolina Hospital and chief operations officer at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

 

Dr. Webb is board certified in Healthcare Management and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Nationally, he serves as a board member of America’s Essential Hospitals. He also serves on the board of the Nashville chapter of the American Heart Association and as a board member of NashvilleHealth. Dr. Webb is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

 

Dr. Webb earned a Doctorate of Science in Health Services Administration and Master of Science in Hospital and Health Services Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health and Physical Education from Tennessee State University.

Joseph Webb — Nashville, TN — CHEN

                             Director

Kristin Clarkson, MHA


Kristin Clarkson, MHA, is a professional with a demonstrated history in serving the community both personally and professionally, dedicated to the work of improving health equity in marginalized communities. She received her B.A. in Biology from Fisk University and Master of Health Administration from Walden University. Currently, Kristin is continuing her education at Walden University by pursuing a doctorate in Public Health. Kristin is a member of several professional, academic, and community organizations, including Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society, the Young Leaders Council, and most recently served as a Junior Board member at the YWCA. She currently serves as the Director of the Congregational Health & Education Network (CHEN), cultivating culturally inclusive engagement opportunities through diverse faith-based and community partnerships that contribute to equitable outcomes. 

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