Jacob J. Bast

Director

Jacob Bast is the senior vice president and chief operating officer at St. Elizabeth Physicians.  St. Elizabeth Physicians and its over 700 physicians and advanced practice providers care for patients throughout 14 counties in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. In 2020, AMGA presented St. Elizabeth Physicians with the Acclaim Award.

Before joining St. Elizabeth Physicians in February 2012, Jake’s career has seen him serve in hospital and medical group operational leadership roles for Mercyhealth in Janesville, WI, and Mercy Clinic in Springfield, MO.

Jake earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Florida Southern College and his Master’s Degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota. He is a fellow of both the American College of Medical Practice Executives and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He serves as the chairperson for the Board of Directors of AMGA Voice, the only political action committee dedicated to representing the views of multispecialty medical groups and integrated health systems. He is an active participant in the AMGA COO/CAO Leadership Council and served as its chair from 2017 to 2019.

Jake serves his community as a leader in several positions with the local Boy Scouts, serving on his college alma mater’s alumni association board of directors, and coaching youth lacrosse.