The recently appointed chief executive of Michigan Medicine is preparing to leave the university-affiliated health system in December.
Dr. David Miller, who took over as CEO of the University of Michigan’s health system in July of last year, is set to be the next president CEO of Vanderbilt Health in January, making Dec. 1 his last day at Michigan Medicine.
Michigan Medicine made the announcement on Wednesday, July 15, and a health system spokesperson declined to comment on whether there is any plan to replace Miller.
Vanderbilt Health is affiliated with Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, and Miller is set to also become dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, according to the news release.
Miller, a urological surgeon, replaced former Michigan Medicine CEO Marschall Runge, who retired in July 2025.
“David has strengthened Michigan Medicine in enduring ways through many accomplishments over more than a decade of exceptional leadership,” U-M President Domenico Grasso said in a statement. “His accomplishments include advancing clinical and operational excellence, improving patient safety, driving strategic growth and integration to develop a statewide clinical network and further elevating Michigan Medicine’s national distinction as a leading academic medical center.
“Michigan Medicine has been far more than my workplace — it has been my professional home,” Miller said in a statement. “Leaving a community that I care so deeply about is incredibly difficult. I will always be grateful for the privilege of serving alongside such remarkable and committed team members, and for the trust that our patients and the communities we serve place in us every day. The opportunity at Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is unique and compelling, and I am honored to have been asked to serve in this role.”
(This story was updated with new information.)
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