Three LVHN Leaders Among Lehigh Valley Business Power 100

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s leaders work tirelessly to make positive impacts on our community, and three of them are being recognized for the differences they’ve made.

These leaders are among the 2024 Lehigh Valley Business Power 100, a list that showcases talented people who help shape the Lehigh Valley to make it a great place to live and work.

It also lets our community know LVHN’s leaders are exceptional because they lead by example and guide colleagues to provide the high-quality, compassionate care our patients expect and deserve.

Dr. Nester joined LVHN in 1998 as Chairman of the Department of Medicine. He served in many leadership roles throughout his tenure, including Associate Vice Chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine, Internship Program Director for LVHN's Emergency Residency Program, Chairman of the Lehigh Valley Physician Hospital Association, Senior Vice President for Physician Hospital Network Development and Chief Strategy Officer. Dr. Nester believes the health of our overall community is only as good as the least healthy segments of our community.

Anne Baum has served as President at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital for more than two years and is a firm believer in bringing colleagues together to deliver excellent care. She also believes that listening, learning and understanding the needs of her team have been crucial to her success as a leader.

 

Dr. Murphy oversees more than 1,300 physicians and 1,000 advanced practice clinicians in his role. He also builds and maintains relationships with many independent physicians across the region. Dr. Murphy serves as President and CEO of Populytics. He describes his leadership style as collaborative, delegatory, supportive and appreciative of “horizontal integration.”