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title: "Confluence Health Appoints Katie Peterson as Chief Medical Officer"
description: "Wenatchee, Wash.-based Confluence Health has named Katie Peterson, MD, as its chief medical officer."
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date_published: 2026-09-01T16:43:42.799Z
date_label: September 1, 2026
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# Confluence Health Appoints Katie Peterson as Chief Medical Officer

*Wenatchee, Wash.-based [Confluence Health](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/hospital/587790) has named [Katie Peterson](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/104731823), MD, as its chief medical officer.*

In her new role, Dr. Peterson will lead the system’s work in quality, safety, and medical staff leadership, according to a July 29 announcement from the health system. An OB-GYN, she previously held leadership positions focused on value-based care and population health.

Dr. Peterson succeeds [James Murray, MD](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/100058726), who has moved into a new role as Confluence Health’s chief physician executive.

## Sources

- [Becker's Hospital Review](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/washington-system-taps-chief-medical-officer/)

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