Net Health

Net Health announced a leadership change on October 19, 2026. Net Health appointed COO Patrick Rooney interim CEO as Ron Books transitions from CEO to executive chairman, with the Board searching for a permanent CEO.

What changed

Patrick Rooney was named Interim Chief Executive Officer. Ron Books is transitioning from CEO to executive chairman of the board, replacing Donna Morea, who remains on the board as a director. Books is returning to ECI Solutions as its CEO and will continue to guide Net Health’s long-term strategic vision from the board.

• Leader: Patrick Rooney
• Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer
• Effective: Not specified in the announcement
• Announcement date: October 19, 2026

Leadership background

Rooney is Net Health’s Chief Operating Officer. The company said it appointed him interim CEO to ensure operational continuity.

The mandate

Net Health said Rooney was appointed to ensure operational continuity while its Board conducts a search for a new CEO. The Board said it is prioritizing candidates with a proven record of driving technological innovation and scaling enterprise-native artificial intelligence across specialized clinical platforms.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Net Health leadership announcement.