Queen’s Health Systems has officially appointed 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 in which Hope served in an interim capacity. His permanent appointment reflects the health system’s commitment to strengthening 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 ambulatory sites. He is tasked with managing professional-service agreements that connect Queen’s with community physicians, a crucial aspect of ensuring that specialists and primary care providers work cohesively. Additionally, Hope is expected to play a significant role in enhancing Queen’s partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine, which supports clinical education and training for future healthcare providers in the region.
Background and Experience
Hope initially took on the leadership role at QUMG in July 2025 on an interim basis. Prior to joining Queen’s, he served as vice president of physician services at Meritus Health. His background also includes a nine-year tenure at Wake Forest Baptist Health, where he held various positions responsible for managing extensive clinical networks.
The timing of this appointment is significant as Queen’s Health Systems is currently investing in expanding clinical capacity and improving care coordination. Recently, The Queen’s Medical Center was recognized as the top hospital in Hawaiʻi by U.S. News & World Report. Leadership at Queen’s indicates that QUMG will be pivotal in integrating inpatient services, outpatient clinics, and medical education.
With an experienced physician-administrator now officially leading QUMG, Queen’s Health Systems aims to enhance the alignment between daily clinical operations and the academic training that supplies the majority of the state’s physician workforce. This strategic direction is expected to yield substantial benefits for both the health system and the community it serves.
