The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Mark A. Rubino, president of Allegheny Health Network Forbes and Allegheny Valley hospitals, has been elected chairman-elect of its board of directors.

Rubino will serve as chairman-elect for the 2025-26 term, transitioning to board chairman for the 2027-28 term.

The 28-member board is composed of health care leaders from across Pennsylvania, to help set the association’s strategic direction and advocate for access to high-quality care.

The association represents 235 hospitals across the state, as well as the patients and communities they serve, advocating on their behalf to state and federal lawmakers and agencies.

Rubino has served as president of Allegheny Valley Hospital since 2023 and as president of Forbes Hospital since 2016.