image: Christian Pass named chief financial officer of Keck Medicine of USC
Credit: Photo courtesy of Christian Pass
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has named Christian Pass chief financial officer, effective Jan. 12, 2026.
“Pass has more than 30 years of health care finance leadership experience with a proven history of cultivating high-performing teams and guiding organizations through critical financial and operational transformations,” said Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine. “He brings tremendous knowledge and skill to this position that will support the continued growth of the health system.”
As CFO, Pass will manage Keck Medicine’s strategic financial plans, financial and governmental reporting, budgeting, funds flow, revenue cycle, accounting and supply chain. He will collaborate closely with senior executives across the health system and the University of Southern California and lead financial activities and decisions that support the organization’s long-term sustainability.
“I look forward to using my expertise to further build upon Keck Medicine’s success,” said Pass.
Prior to joining Keck Medicine, Pass held senior leadership roles at the national health services organization Optum. In his most current position, he served as president overseeing provider clients and payvider clients (health care organizations that deliver care and manage the financial aspects of care).
Before working at Optum, Pass held several senior financial leadership positions at John Muir Health, a health system located in Contra Costa County in Northern California, culminating in his role as CFO.
Pass holds a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School.
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