New Chief Executive Officer Appointed at Merit Health Biloxi

11/8/2022

BILOXI, Miss. (November 8, 2022) – Merit Health Biloxi has named Travis Sisson as the hospital’s new chief executive officer (CEO) effective November 28, 2022.

Sisson has more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as chief operating officer (COO) of Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, Texas. In this role and throughout his career, he has led service line development, recruited physicians to grow services locally and supported efforts to enhance quality of care.

“Travis is an excellent choice to lead Merit Health Biloxi,” says Rob Briscoe, chair, Merit Health Biloxi Board of Trustees. “With extensive experience in the healthcare industry, he has demonstrated an ability to guide hospitals through new changes and initiatives, and create strong relationships with employees, physicians and local communities.”

Prior to his role at LRMC, Sisson was CEO at Merit Health Batesville in Batesville, MS, where he was instrumental in leading the hospital through Joint Commission accreditation and the launch of new service lines. He has also served in executive and operational roles for hospitals in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and Louisiana.

“The dedication and commitment of the physicians, employees and trustees at Merit Health Biloxi is wonderful to see,” said Sisson. “I look forward to joining their efforts in continuous improvement of quality care and the patient experience.”

Sisson holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and an MBA from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He has been an active member of several community and civic organizations and looks forward to becoming involved in the Biloxi community.

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