Chapters Health System/Cornerstone Hospice Leadership

Andrew Molosky

MBA, FACHE, CHPCA
President/Chief Executive Officer

As the president/CEO of Chapters Health System, Andrew knows that the future holds unlimited opportunities for the organization to serve, grow, innovate and most importantly, continue to care for its various communities at the most vulnerable time of their lives.

Andrew Molosky is the president and chief executive officer of Chapters Health System, one of the nation’s premier community-based healthcare delivery systems. Chapters Health is a progressive leader in delivering innovative risk-bearing programming, hospice, palliative care, home health, durable medical equipment and pharmacy services designed to improve the lives of those affected by advancing age and illness. Chapters Health has redefined its position as the nation’s largest not-for-profit, end-of-life care organization into that of the leading community-based population health organization under Andrew’s strategic direction. Having developed a team member-led culture focusing on quality outcomes over volumetric throughput to drive profitability, Chapters Health has reinvented itself as the optimal choice for the provision of low-cost, high-performance chronic-illness care.

This combination of innovation and creative disruption has dynamically shifted the healthcare landscape in the Florida markets in which Chapters Health serves and has become the standard-bearer for similar models nationally. Through incorporation of predictive analytics, risk modeling, geriatric case management and social determinants of health, Chapters Health has become an unparalleled bridge between traditional provider and acute-care-led models and that of the community space.

As a routinely engaged consultant, speaker and mentor, Andrew is modeling and leading innovation across several industries concurrently.

Andrew has served in executive leadership for more than 20 years spanning an array of geographies and organizations including publicly traded, privately held, and not-for-profit. Having worked in free-standing, multi-site, regional, national and integrated delivery organizations, he possesses a unique and distinctive business acumen.

Andrew completed his undergraduate degree cum laude at the University of Toledo, with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He received his Master of Business Administration from the Ken Blanchard College of Business at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. He holds his Fellowship from the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator. In addition, he has certifications from the Duke University Palliative Care Partnership and the Hospice Education Network.

Tara Friedman, M.D

FAAHPM

Chief Medical Officer

Tara Friedman, M.D., FAAHPM, is the new chief medical officer at Chapters Health System providing leadership and oversight of all medical services functions across the entire enterprise. She assumed this role on Monday, September 19, 2022.

With more than 20 years of senior physician executive experience, Dr. Friedman is dedicated to innovation, and delivering exceptional hospice and chronic illness programs into community settings. Prior to joining Chapters Health, Dr. Friedman was the vice president and national medical officer for Aspire Health, a subsidiary of Anthem. She began her career at Aspire as the senior medical director and incrementally progressed through various promotions during her tenure at the organization.

To date, some of Dr. Friedman’s key accomplishments include driving business development and health plan partnerships; building a multi-modal clinical orientation and comprehensive educational library for a continuing education program for all staff; and leading a national, clinical operations for more than 400 interdisciplinary clinical professionals in day-to-day operations.

Dr. Friedman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York and her Medical Degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, New York, and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, New York. In addition, she completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Friedman is an active member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) since 2001, serving on its board for 10 years including four years on the Executive Committee and currently as the President of the Board of Directors. She has also participated in special interest groups with contributions to multiple special projects and initiatives. In addition, Dr. Friedman represented AAHPM on Capitol Hill and during Federal Drug Administration hearings.

Nikki Romence

Chief People Officer
Nikki Romence joined Chapters Health System as the new Chief People Officer in October 2021. She provides leadership and oversight of all functions for People Operations formerly known as Human Resources.

With nearly 30 years of healthcare experience, Nikki definitely exemplifies what it truly means to be a change leader by inspiring team members to achieve greater goals with coaching, personal accountability and education. Prior to joining Chapters Health, Nikki was the assistant vice president for human resources for Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She began her career at Bronson — the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan — as a medical-surgical nurse. To date, some of Nikki’s key accomplishments include improving customer service satisfaction rankings from the fourth to the first quartile in the nation, best practice implementation of Workday and building a culture of customer-centricity.

Nikki received her Associate degree in Nursing from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management and a Masters of Arts degree in Organizational Development from Ashford University.

In addition, she has served on several community task forces, boards and committees aimed at enhancing community relationships to develop talent pipelines.  Nikki also is a member of the Michigan Hospital Association Healthcare HR Committee and Forbes HR Council.

Paola Bianchi Delp

MHA, MBA, ACHE
Chief Business Development Officer/President of Chapters Health CareNu/President of ASSURITY DCE
Paola Bianchi Delp joined Chapters Health System in November 2019 as chief business development officer. Paola has worked with Chapters Health System since December 2018 as a consultant, reviewing and analyzing the company’s existing managed care contracts. Paola was named the president of Chapters Health CareNu/ASSURITY DCE in April 2021.

In her current role, Paola maintains and expands Chapters Health System’s relationships with payors, hospital systems and ACOs, and works to develop strategic partnerships for Chapters Health. In this role, she provides leadership and strategic direction within the evolving accountable healthcare environment with an emphasis on alternative payment models and population health. She was asked to led the population health strategy with accountability for the following commercial and government value-based contracting, managed care MSO services, risk contracting and network operations.

Paola is equipped with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Before she began working with Chapters Health, Paola was the president of her own healthcare consulting firm where she provided expertise and industry guidance across the United States. Paola consulted across healthcare segments ranging from business development to managed care to mergers and acquisitions.

Paola’s notable career in the healthcare industry also includes leadership roles at United HealthcarePhysician Healthcare PlansRamsay-HMO and a number of leading hospital systems. Paola pioneered a risk-based delivery model which allowed her to launch several alliances with independent physician associations, physician-hospital organizations, Medicare-shared savings and accountable care organizations programs.

An active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Paola has also served on the board of directors with the American Hospital Association in Managed Care.

Paola earned her Bachelor of Science degree in public relations from the University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration and a Masters in Healthcare Administration  from the University of South Florida.

Rhonda White

MPH, BSW, CHC

Chief Operating Officer
Rhonda White is the chief operating officer for Chapters Health System. Prior to this role, Rhonda was the chief compliance officer for the system, which she assumed in April 2022.

She began her hospice and palliative care career in 1999 as a social worker. Rhonda joined Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care in 2008 and in 2014 was named as its chief operating officer, where she oversaw the daily operations of all divisions of Cornerstone. Rhonda is a Florida native who graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s in public health. She is also certified in healthcare compliance.

Todd Webb

CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Todd Webb is the chief financial officer for Chapters Health System and assumed this role in April 2022. Prior to joining Chapters Health, Todd was responsible for the financial performance of Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care’s various divisions as the chief financial officer.

Todd began his career in finance as a staff accountant for Worley & Toland, P.A. in Asheville, NC before opening his own accounting firm in 2005. Ten years later, Todd moved into a financial consulting role with Four Seasons Compassion for Life in western North Carolina followed by a director role with the Teleios Group, LLC before ultimately starting his role with Cornerstone. Todd graduated from the University of North Carolina in Asheville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is the recipient of the Rob & Ginger Cranford Community Service Award and has served as a board director for a number of non-profit organizations.

Sheri Strobel

CPA

Chief Information Officer

As chief information officer, Sheri Strobel is responsible for all aspects of development of the strategic direction and operational oversight of the Clinical Information Technology Department.  She is committed to capturing and transforming the business culture into a creative collaboration.  Along with innovation, Sheri is focused on an integrated care delivery model that supports excellence in quality of care and sound business decision-making for Chapters Health.

While attending St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Sheri started her healthcare career as a memory care certified nursing assistant at an Alzheimer’s care community. Prior to joining Chapters Health, Sheri was vice president of applications at Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood, Tennessee, and the director of business applications at Alterra Healthcare in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is certified as a public accountant, agile leader, product owner and a scrum master, and currently volunteers for the Alzheimer’s AssociationWomen in Technology International (WITI) and is currently working on her master’s in health information at the University of South Florida.

Adam Stanfield

MBA

Executive Director of Chapters Health Foundation/Vice President of Development

Adam Stanfield, MBA, joined the Chapters Health System team in March 2018 as the executive director of Chapters Health Foundation and vice president of development.

The Chapters Health Foundation supports vital community programs and helps patients and their families who cannot afford hospice, home health or palliative medicine services. Annually, Chapters Health Foundation raises $2.5 million in charity care for patients in need.

In his role, Adam is responsible for leading the development team. Adam also oversees the expansion of the foundation’s fundraising capabilities.

Adam’s extensive experience in senior-level management roles spans over two decades. With vast expertise in healthcare and foundation programming, Adam has raised millions of dollars in funds to support foundations with his previous employers.

A graduate of Virginia Tech, Adam earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance. He later received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has served on the boards of the Sacred Journey Hospice FoundationA Friend’s House, New Century Venture Center and Mars Area Chamber.

Valerie Zolman

Chief Compliance Officer

Val ZolmanValerie “Val” Zolman is the chief compliance officer for Chapters Health System. Prior to this role, Val was the vice president of compliance for the system, which she assumed in April 2022.

After starting her healthcare career at DaVita demonstrating a track record in all aspects of healthcare compliance, Val worked her way into hospice.  She first joined Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care as the director of compliance and privacy in 2017, subsequently served as the vice president and chief compliance officer. She has over 20 years of compliance experience in acute and post-acute settings.  Val received her associate of art degree in arts and business from the College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida.