James Merlino

James Merlino, MD, is Chief Transformation Officer of Press Ganey, the leading provider of patient experience measurement, performance analytics, and strategic advisory solutions for healthcare organizations across the continuum of care. Jim has been recognized as one of Becker's Healthcare's "50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety" in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. An accomplished surgeon and industry leader in improving the patient experience, Jim served as Chief Experience Officer and...See more

James Merlino, MD, is Chief Transformation Officer of Press Ganey, the leading provider of patient experience measurement, performance analytics, and strategic advisory solutions for healthcare organizations across the continuum of care. Jim has been recognized as one of Becker's Healthcare's "50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety" in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. An accomplished surgeon and industry leader in improving the patient experience, Jim served as Chief Experience Officer and Associate Chief of Staff at the Cleveland Clinic health system. He is the author of Service Fanatics: How to Build Superior Patient Experience the Cleveland Clinic Way . See less