Bermuda HealthCare Services has appointed Lianne Swan to the post of chief operating officer of BHCS and Brown-Darrell Clinic.

Ms Swan has more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, including as supervisor of health and dental claims at BF&M Insurance Group and as the claims co-ordinator and executive assistant to the executive chairman of BHCS from 2015 until 2017.

She said: "I am proud and excited — proud because I recognise the incredible confidence that has been placed in me and excited because it feels like I am returning home to take care of business."

BHCS medical director Dr Mahesh Reddy said: “We are delighted that Lianne Swan has accepted the post as COO.

“We welcome her return to BHCS as a member of the management team and look forward to working with her to ensure our patients continue to receive an excellent standard of care."

Established in 1993, Bermuda HealthCare Services said its mission is to provide patients with the highest-quality medical care available without regard to their social or economic status.