EM V. Garcia, PhD, DNP, DHEd, MSN, MBA, MAEd, BSN, APRN, NP-C, ONOR, CSSM, FACLNC, serves as the chief executive officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center and Sherman Oaks Hospital under Prime Healthcare. With responsibilities encompassing overseeing smooth hos­ pital operations, managing profit and loss and integrating strategic plans, he ensures high-quality, cost-effective clinical programs. Garcia fosters collaboration between departments, medical staff and affiliates, while also providing leadership in nursing, allied health and ancillary services. Beyond his executive role, he is a nursing professoriate and nurse practitioner, actively participating in clinical and surgical services. He holds multiple post-doctoral, doctoral and graduate degrees, along with various nursing and healthcare management certifications. Garcia has developed several hospital programs and led acquisitions, demonstrating his commitment to healthcare excellence and leadership.