Executives
James G. Terwilliger
President
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health University Hospital
James G. Terwilliger was named president of IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals in June 2012. Prior to this role, Jim served as the vice president of Cancer Services at IU Health, overseeing the operations of the organization’s developing cancer network and strategic service line.
Before coming to Indiana, Jim spent nearly 10 years with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), first as the vice president and chief operating officer of Presbyterian and Shadyside Hospitals, then as the executive vice president of the UPMC Cancer Center. Earlier, he served as the chief operating officer at University of Southern California University Hospital, and as an associate director of the UCLA Medical Center and School of Medicine. Jim also spent time in Washington, DC, as a congressional staffer, advocate and professional association executive.
Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Boston University, and a master’s degree in public health from UCLA. He also spent time at the University of London, and is a graduate of the IU Hoosier Fellows program, sponsored by the Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence. He has served on numerous fiduciary and community boards, and is currently a trustee of the Indianapolis Cancer Support Community.
James G. Terwilliger was named president of IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals in June 2012. Prior to this role, Jim served as the vice president of Cancer Services at IU Health, overseeing the operations of the organization’s developing cancer network and strategic service line.
John C. Kohne, MD
Chief Operating Officer
John C. Kohne, MD, moved into the role of chief operating officer for Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in November 2006. Through the transition, he maintained his position as chief medical officer for IU Health Methodist Hospital, a role he has held since December of 2002 and president of Methodist Specialty Physicians (a Methodist Health Foundation Partner) since 1998. Most recently, Dr. Kohne has added on the responsibilities of chief medical executive officer for the newly formed Indiana University Health Physicians group.
Dr. Kohne has a long history at IU Health, beginning with his days as a medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine. He continued with his residency in internal medicine at IU Health Methodist Hospital and completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Kohne returned to Indianapolis in 1982 to join Meridian Medical Group as a gastroenterologist. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
His interest in quality improvement and operational efficiency led him to his role in administration. Dr. Kohne has participated in various quality and process improvement committees over the years throughout IU Health. Dr. Kohne currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Methodist Health Foundation, IU Health Transplant Institute, Health Venture Management, Indiana Radiology Partners, Methodist Cardiology Physicians, Senate Street Surgery Centers, LLC and Indiana Medical Society: Project Health. Past roles on boards include LaPorte Hospital, IU Health West Hospital and IU Health North Hospital.
Dr. Kohne is most excited about his role in IU Health Physicians: an integrated physician delivery network designed to improve the coordination of care while promoting medical research and education.
Dr. Kohne is married, has two daughters and enjoys competitive sailboat racing and bareboat Caribbean cruising.
Michael Niemeier, MD
Chief Medical Officer
As chief medical officer, Michael Niemeier, MD, provides overall direction for the medical staff and physician leadership, regulatory compliance, patient quality and safety, and risk management for IU Health Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Niemeier has provided more than 30 years of service to the patients, families and staff at IU Health Methodist Hospital as a pulmonary/critical care physician and as a medical director. He received his medical degree from Indiana University and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in pulmonary/critical care medicine at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Over the years, while Dr. Niemeier continued the practice of medicine, his development as a physician leader emerged. His strong leadership skills became evident with his participation in the development and growth of initiatives such as the inpatient medicine and the ePartners programs.
Dr. Niemeier serves on several patient care committees and is a board member of the Methodist Health Foundation and IU Health Physicians. Dr. Niemeier is an avid tennis player and is married with four children.
Linda K. Chase, PhD, MA, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President & CNO of Nursing & Patient Care Services
Linda K. Chase joined IU Health in 2010 to lead Nursing and Patient Care Services at IU Health Methodist Hospital. As vice president and chief nursing officer, she oversees nearly 1,800 nurses at one of the state's biggest and busiest hospitals. Chase previously was chief nurse at The Ohio State Medical Center’s University Hospital and Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. She began and developed most of her career at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. An active speaker and author, Chase is widely published on nursing management and patient care topics. She serves as a Magnet Recognition Program appraiser for the American Nurses Credentialing Center.