Cynthia A. Hatton, RN, MSN has been selected Chief Executive Officer of Hospice of the East Bay, effective February 1, 2009. Hatton has an extensive career in healthcare management that has spanned over 28 years.
Hatton most recently served as Administrator of Central Coast VNA & Hospice, Monterey County ’s largest home care provider. As a leader in the industry, Hatton has been recognized at both national and state levels for her expert knowledge of home health and hospice operations and regulations. She is an active participant in the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) and has served as a member of the board of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) where she received CAHSAH’s Lois Lillick Award for her contributions to the hospice and home health industry.
In addition, Hatton has worked closely with Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition of California for the past two years to successfully establish a pilot Medi-cal waiver program for children with terminal illnesses.