YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Dr. James Kravec, chief clinical officer for Mercy Health – Lorain and Youngstown, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know for 2026.
The list recognizes the influential role that chief medical officers play in shaping today’s health care landscape. These physician executives drive meaningful changes by championing patient safety, improving clinical quality, fostering collaboration between medical staff and executive teams and guiding organizational risk-management efforts.
“Dr. Kravec’s unwavering commitment to advancing the high-quality, compassionate care that we deliver across the region continues to strengthen the Mahoning Valley,” said Dr. John Luellen, state president, Ohio. “His drive to improve the health and well-being of our communities is evident in the meaningful work that he does every day. Beyond his clinical leadership, his dedication to cultivating future physicians ensures that our patients will continue to receive exceptional care for years to come.”
Honorees are acknowledged for elevating the clinical health of their hospitals and health systems. They oversee complex clinical operations, lead high-stakes quality and safety initiatives and develop the clinical strategies that help their organizations deliver exceptional care.
Kravec oversees the clinical operations of five hospitals and two medical groups in northeastern Ohio. He leads a medical staff with more than 1,500 physicians and two medical groups that see roughly 4,000 patients per day in the outpatient setting.