Kirby Bates Associates (KBA), a national leader in healthcare executive search, interim leadership, and executive advisory solutions, is proud to be recognized on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2026 list of the Largest Executive Recruiters: Retained Search Firms. This recognition reflects KBA’s continued commitment to helping healthcare organizations identify and secure exceptional leaders who advance strategic  [continue reading…]

New research from Jackson Physician Search and Kirby Bates Associates highlights how shared leadership models are shaping clinical outcomes—and where they can evolve to meet workforce and financial challenges ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 2, 2026) — As healthcare organizations continue to face mounting pressure from workforce shortages, shrinking margins, and rising complexity, a new industry pulse  [continue reading…]

Collaboration Supports Advancement of Leadership Excellence in Healthcare ATLANTA, February 26, 2026 — Jackson Healthcare®, the trusted authority in healthcare talent and workforce solutions, today announced it has become an American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Premier Corporate Partner, furthering its focus on and commitment to elevating leadership excellence across the healthcare industry. ACHE Premier  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates is honored to be named one of Hunt Scanlon’s Top 50 Healthcare Search Firms and listed by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s largest executive search firms. These distinctions reflect the trust our clients place in us—and the impact our team continues to make in advancing healthcare leadership. With  [continue reading…]

Today’s newly appointed nurse leaders are facing challenges that are more complex and demanding than ever, while the health of our organizations stands in the balance. New skills are needed – but how do we get there – and quickly? Imagine having a dedicated Nurse Executive Advisor to accelerate the newly advanced nurse leader’s development. Progressing together  [continue reading…]

Download News Item ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2023 — Kirby Bates Associates has been recognized as Healthcare Business Review’s Best In Healthcare Executive Search Services. Kirby Bates Associates is among the leading executive search and interim leadership firms providing high-performing leaders to healthcare C-suites across the nation. Over the last 30 years, it has evolved  [continue reading…]

ANCC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering high-quality continuing nursing professional development. Download Press Release ORLANDO, Fla., September 12, 2022 — Kirby Bates Associates, LLC, today announced that it was granted accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation reinforces Kirby Bates Associates’ commitment to using evidence-based  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates brings nurse executive voice and expertise. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 15, 2021 – The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) is proud to announce that Kirby Bates Associates has become a NOBC Strategic Partner, aligned with its mission to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on  [continue reading…]

A Message from Melissa A. Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN, President of Kirby Bates Associates: I am writing today with the sad news of Karen Kirby’s passing. She died in Boston on August 15 after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Karen led Kirby Bates Associates from 2003 until 2019 and was a visionary international thought  [continue reading…]

ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2021 — To further extend the  broad range of expertise and expand service levels to healthcare executives and care delivery organization clients, Kirby Bates Associates and Tyler & Company today announced the merger of their business operations. The unified organization will operate under the Kirby Bates Associates brand.   “The merging  [continue reading…]

[Read the Full Press Release Here] This month UNC REX Healthcare welcome Melissa A. Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN, a nationally renowned nurse leader and President of Kirby Bates Associates and Tyler & Company to its board of directors. Melissa is the first registered nurse to serve on UNC REX’s board.  As healthcare boards move beyond  [continue reading…]

With our 30+ year tradition of partnering with professional organizations, we enjoy sharing our expertise and advance contemporary leadership practice. Kirby Bates Associates (KBA) is honored to be chosen by our Illinois nurse leader colleagues as IONL’s Inaugural Endorsee. “Thank you to the Inaugural Endorsee of the IONL Endorsement Program, Kirby Bates Associates, LLC. IONL  [continue reading…]

Congratulations to our Executive Vice President Interim Leadership & Leadership Coaching Services, Colleen A. Chapp, DSL, MHA, MSN, RN, CENP, FACHE, who recently earned a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University! In pursuit of this degree, Colleen immersed herself in course work and research on leading-edge theory and practice of Healthcare Leadership and Strategic Leadership. “As a life-long learner, I embraced the opportunity to  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates Recognized as Top 50 Healthcare & Life Sciences Search Firm by Hunt Scanlon   Kirby Bates Associates is pleased to announce the organization has been named by Hunt Scanlon as one of the industry’s top 50 recruiting firms in the healthcare and life sciences sector in 2020. Hunt Scanlon, the industry leader in  [continue reading…]

Join Us in Welcoming Chris Corwin, MSN, MPH, MBA, RN KBA’s New Vice President, Executive Search   With more than 30 years of healthcare experience, serving as a practitioner, strategy and operations consultant, and a leadership and executive search consultant, Chris Corwin specializes in senior executive and board placements, as well as leadership assessment and coaching, and organizational structure assessment.  [continue reading…]

Kirby Bates Associates is very proud of what we have accomplished this past year and how we are poised for the future. Please take a look at some of our statistics and highlights from this past year. If we can assist you or your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. [Download Graphic]