Health System Names New Chief Physician Executive Officer for Patient Experience

Roxie Cannon Wells, MD

Winston-Salem-based Novant Health has named Roxie Cannon Wells, MD, as chief physician executive officer for patient experience.

In her new role, Dr. Wells will help steer the system’s patient experience strategy, supporting both employed and independent clinicians.

According to the press release, Wells has over 25 years of healthcare experience, most recently serving as senior vice president and chief physician executive and strategy office for Novant’s coastal region. She is also a past chair of the North Carolina Healthcare Association and has served on the board of trustees for the American Hospital Association.