Jane Root: About Us

COO Franciscan Medical Group and Interim System SVP Physician Enterprise-Pacific Northwest

Jane Root was named Chief Operating Officer for Franciscan Medical Group in February, 2020 in addition to her role as Interim System SVP Physician Enterprise-Pacific Northwest since May, 2019.  Ms. Root has over 30 years of nursing and healthcare experience, and has been with CHI Franciscan since 2016.  Ms. Root previously served as the Ambulatory Vice President in the Pierce Region and led the Ambulatory Clinical Support Services department.

Prior to joining Franciscan Medical Group, Ms. Root held several leadership positions in ambulatory and acute care settings.   Ms. Root has a Master of Science in management and organizational behavior from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois.  Ms. Root is a MGMA Certified Medical Practice Executive.