Pinnacol appoints new Senior Medical Director

Pinnacol Assurance  appointed Dr. Gabriel Lockhart as Senior Medical Director to strengthen its medical care strategy for injured workers in Colorado. A pulmonary and critical care physician with an MBA from Wharton, Dr. Lockhart previously served as ICU medical director at Saint Joseph Hospital and president of the medical staff at National Jewish Health.

“Dr. Lockhart’s expertise and passion for improving patient outcomes are a tremendous asset to Pinnacol and the entire state. His proven leadership in quality improvement and his dedication to public health will enhance our medical care strategies, ensuring that Colorado’s injured workers receive the most effective and equitable treatment possible on their path to recovery.” – Dana Held, AVP of Medical Operations and Healthcare Strategy.

“I am honored to join the Pinnacol team and contribute to its century-long mission of caring for Colorado’s workforce. The opportunity to support the health and well-being of injured workers is a powerful motivator. I look forward to collaborating with Pinnacol’s excellent network of medical providers to help people get safely back to work and life.” – Dr. Lockhart.