09/23/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Ernest Health has announced that Danny Brywczynski has been named President of the organization.
In this role, Brywczynski will be part of the executive leadership team guiding Ernest Health's operational efforts in supporting high-quality patient care, strong hospital operations, as Ernest continues to focus on its strategic growth. He will help to advance Ernest Health's mission of providing exceptional rehabilitative care while strengthening the organization's ability to serve patients and communities across its national network.
"Danny brings extensive healthcare leadership experience and a strong understanding of the operational, strategic, and financial aspects of healthcare delivery," says Jake Socha, CEO of Ernest Health. "His collaborative leadership style, strategic perspective, and commitment to putting patients first make him a strong addition to our executive team. We look forward to the guidance he will bring to Ernest Health as we continue to grow and expand access to world-class rehabilitative care across select markets."
Brywczynski brings more than 20 years of experience across healthcare consulting and provider organizations. Most recently, he served in executive leadership roles with a large national healthcare system consisting of more than 80 hospitals in 25 states. Most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer where he oversaw strategy and innovation, physician enterprise management, and managed care strategy. He previously served as President of the organization's Specialty Hospitals division and Executive Vice President of Integrated operations.
Earlier in his career, Brywczynski held executive leadership positions with a large Tennessee-based healthcare provider that operates regional hospital campuses across the country. His experience also includes healthcare consulting, strategic planning, integration, physician alignment, and business development.
"The team at Ernest Health has extensive healthcare experience and is deeply committed to patients and families, our staffs, and the communities we serve," Brywczynski says. "We will continue to put patients at the center of everything we do, empower our employees, and maintain a nationally-recognized organization where exceptional care and exceptional results go hand in hand."
Brywczynski earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.