Stephanie Kearney

Chief Ambulatory Officer

Stephanie Kearney, MBA, MHA currently serves as Chief Ambulatory Officer at Cody Regional Health, where she leads the strategic and operational oversight of the organization’s physician and provider clinics. Since joining Cody Regional Health in July 2022, Stephanie has brought a forward-thinking approach to enhancing access, efficiency, and patient-centered care across the ambulatory network.

Prior to her current role, Stephanie was Vice President of Ambulatory and Outpatient Services at Vail Health in Vail, Colorado. There, she directed the clinical and business operations for a broad portfolio of services including Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Catheterization, Diagnostic Radiology, Laboratory, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, and multiple specialty clinics. She also oversaw provider services contracting and spearheaded initiatives to expand access and streamline care delivery.

Earlier in her career, Stephanie served as Administrator for the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. In this role, she was responsible for the operational and strategic management of one of the nation’s most comprehensive surgical departments, encompassing specialties such as Transplantation, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and multiple research programs.

With over 15 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Stephanie has worked across a wide spectrum of organizations—including academic medical centers, community hospitals, and nonprofit systems—bringing a depth of knowledge in clinical operations, provider engagement, and patient access strategies.

Stephanie holds dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and earned her bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin.