Java Medical Group, a leading hospital management company that partners with rural hospitals nationwide to ensure quality patient care and improve financial performance, has announced the addition of Jeremy Cook as Chief Risk Officer.

As Chief Risk Officer, Cook will strengthen Java’s overall risk management infrastructure while promoting and overseeing patient safety for all rural hospitals Java Medical Group manages. A seasoned healthcare executive, he brings almost two decades of healthcare experience and risk management to the role. Before joining Java Medical Group, Cook served as Chief Operating Officer and Risk Manager and Chair of the Grievance Committee at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, one of Java’s partner hospitals.

“Enhancing patient care across the rural hospitals we serve is our top priority,” said Bappa Mukherji, CEO of Java Medical Group. “Jeremy’s experience and leadership will continue helping us protect healthcare for rural America while ensuring regulatory compliance and creating organization-wide risk management strategies.”

Cook earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Governor’s University. Previously, he worked in Nurse Administration, Environmental Services at United Regional Medical Center. He holds certifications in dietary management and food safety.

Java Medical Group is a leading hospital management company that partners with rural hospitals across the nation to ensure quality patient care and improve financial performance. The company currently serves hospitals in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and New Mexico. The executive team’s small town roots and long history working in rural communities uniquely positions Java to understand the challenges and opportunities they face. By putting the local community at the heart of every decision, Java has become known for quality patient care and the positive, long-term difference it makes in the communities it serves.