Queen’s Health Systems has confirmed the appointment of David Hope as president of the Queen’s University Medical Group (QUMG) and senior vice president of the health system. This decision, announced on Friday, follows several months during which Hope served in the role on an interim basis. His permanent appointment underscores the organization’s commitment to enhancing coordination among its hospitals and clinics.
Leadership and Responsibilities
In his new role, Hope will oversee more than 700 employed providers across Queen’s hospital campuses and outpatient facilities. His responsibilities include managing professional service agreements that connect Queen’s with community physicians, a crucial aspect of ensuring cohesive communication between specialists and primary care providers. Additionally, Hope is anticipated to play a significant role in Queen’s collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine, supporting clinical education and training for future healthcare professionals in the region.
Hope’s leadership comes at a pivotal time for the health system, which is actively investing in its clinical capacity and striving for better integration of care. Recently, The Queen’s Medical Center received recognition as the top hospital in Hawaiʻi by U.S. News & World Report. The leadership at Queen’s indicates that QUMG will be instrumental in enhancing the synergy between inpatient services, outpatient clinics, and medical education.
Background and Experience
Hope first assumed the leadership role at QUMG on an interim basis in July 2025. Prior to joining Queen’s, he held the position of vice president of physician services at Meritus Health. His extensive experience also includes nine years at Wake Forest Baptist Health, where he was responsible for managing large clinical networks. This background equips Hope with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of healthcare management and improve the quality of care provided by Queen’s.
The decision to make Hope’s interim position permanent aligns with Queen’s strategic objectives, particularly in terms of improving clinical operations and ensuring the academic training pipeline effectively supports the state’s growing physician workforce. With an experienced leader now officially at the helm, Queen’s aims to strengthen its operational alignment and enhance patient care across its network.
