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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s new CEO wants care within 30 minutes of every child
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Frias is not new to the organization, having started as a cardiologist in 2000 and later serving as Chief Physician Officer and COO. Patrick Frias is meeting staff members as part of a "People and Possibilities" tour.
A new CEO has taken the helm at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta . Dr. Patrick Frias is meeting staff members as part of a "People and Possibilities" tour. He emphasizes the importance of every staff member being involved in the care journey of each child.
Dr. Frias is not new to the organization, having started as a cardiologist in 2000 and later serving as Chief Physician Officer and COO. He previously left to become CEO of Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.
Further details about Dr. Frias' plans and vision for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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