Timothy Norton has been appointed as the new Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Augusta Health. He will succeed Jean Veilleux, who will retire in July after four years of service. Norton previously worked at Health First in Melbourne, Florida, as the Vice President and Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. Before that, he was the Assistant General Counsel at WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania.
Mary N. Mannix, the President and CEO of Augusta Health, expressed her pleasure in welcoming Norton to the team. She cited his extensive experience in healthcare legal and regulatory affairs as an asset to the organization. Norton is a native of Virginia Beach and holds a degree from George Mason University School of Law. He also earned an LL.M. degree in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Norton looks forward to contributing to the organization’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of the community with his background in healthcare transactions and regulations. Mannix and the Board of Directors are confident that his expertise will be valuable to the organization as it continues to grow and evolve in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Norton is excited about joining Augusta Health and relocating with his family to this beautiful city. He believes that his skills and experience make him an excellent fit for this role, and he is eager to get started on making a positive impact on Augusta’s healthcare community.
“I am thrilled to be joining such a great team at Augusta Health,” said Norton. “I look forward to contributing my expertise in legal affairs while supporting their mission of providing high-quality care to our patients.”
The board members were impressed by Norton’s qualifications, including his extensive experience in healthcare transactions and regulations, which they believe will be essential for success as they continue their mission to enhance the health and well-being of their community.
“Timothy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team,” said Mary N. Mannix, President & CEO of Augusta Health.
Norton’s background makes him an ideal candidate for this position as he possesses extensive knowledge about healthcare legal issues such as compliance with various regulations, risk management strategies, contracts management among others.
As Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Augusta Health, Norton will oversee all aspects of legal affairs within the organization while ensuring compliance with all laws governing healthcare services.
In conclusion, Timothy Norton’s appointment as Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Augusta Health marks yet another milestone in our journey towards providing exceptional care for our patients while upholding ethical standards that define us as a leading provider in southwestern Georgia.”
