BJC HealthCare President & CEO Steven Lipstein is among 70 new members and 10 foreign associates elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2014. Election to the IOM is considered among the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome our esteemed colleagues to the Institute of Medicine,” said IOM President Victor J. Dzau. “These leaders’ tremendous achievements have contributed significantly to advancing health and medicine. The expertise and knowledge they bring to the IOM will encourage and enhance its success.”
New members are elected by current active members through a selective process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health.
Lipstein has served as BJC HealthCare President and CEO since 1999. He is active in local, state and federal health policy issues, serving as vice chair of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and a member of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission.
“I am humbled by this recognition and look forward to serving with my fellow IOM colleagues to advance the Institute’s work, increasing our knowledge and understanding of how best to improve human health” Lipstein said. “The ability to learn from other leaders, help shape public policy and apply those learnings and policies to our region is a wonderful opportunity.”
