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Gerald E. Bracht is the Chief Administrative Officer for Palomar Medical Center, a 324-bed acute care hospital in Escondido, California, operated by Palomar Pomerado Health. He has over 20 years of experience in the health care industry.
Gerald received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of San Diego. Since his graduation, Gerald has held positions in materials management, support services, and administration. His positions have included Vice President/Administrator of Scripps Memorial Hospital and Ocean View Convalescent Hospital; Vice President, System Development at Scripps Health; and Vice President , Business Development and Operations Southwest Region for Cove HealthCare. Gerald has also provided independent consulting to hospitals and medical groups.
In addition, Gerald serves on several professional committees. He is an Associate of the American College of Health Care Executives, a member of the California Healthcare Association’s EMS/Trauma Joint Committee and a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the California Association of Hospital Purchasing Agents and Materials Managers.
Gerald lives in San Diego with his wife and two daughters. | 