AnMed Health CEO announces retirement after 39-year career

AnMed Health Chief Executive Officer Bill Manson has announced plans to retire in July 2020. Manson joined the organization’s leadership team in 1981, serving in a number of roles throughout his tenure. After providing executive oversight of the health system’s operations for 16 years, he took over as CEO of Anderson’s largest employer in 2015.

“I am convinced the work we have done in recent years to build a very strong physician network, improve our clinical care programs, develop a local and Upstate population health program, and look for the right strategic partnerships, leaves AnMed Health in an excellent place to continue to fulfill its mission of optimizing community health well into the future,” Manson said.

Under Manson’s leadership, AnMed Health has consistently risen to meet the growing needs of those it serves and the changing face of health care. Over the last several years, he has successfully led the health system through a national paradigm-shift to reduce hospitalizations and improve population health. Through implementation of a sophisticated electronic medical records system in 2017 and formation of strategic partnerships on both the local and regional levels, Manson has helped build an infrastructure to support the organization’s mission in a new industry environment. During his tenure, AnMed Health has continued to enhance clinical capabilities, facilities and technology with development of an expanded presence in Clemson, construction of a hybrid OR at the Medical Center and introduction of the TAVR procedure for minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. In addition, new partnerships were developed with Anderson University, Tri-County Technical College, MUSC and others to expand educational and professional opportunities for nurses and primary care physicians and to ensure a pipeline of top talent.

Throughout his career, Manson has been very involved in the community. He has served the United Way of Anderson County, the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Success by Six, the Anderson Free Clinic and as an elder in his church, First Presbyterian Church. His professional activities include serving as chairman of the South Carolina Hospital Association and as South Carolina chapter president and regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives. Manson is an economics graduate of Davidson College with an MBA from UNC-Charlotte.

Manson and his wife, Kathryn, have two grown married daughters and a recent grandson. They plan to remain in the Anderson area and stay active in the community.

The executive committee of the AnMed Health Board of Trustees has engaged Gallagher MSA Search, a nationally recognized healthcare consulting firm, to assist in the CEO selection process.