#568 The Cardiovascular Conversation - Featuring James Neider

James Neider is the Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services for Intermountain Health’s Desert Region, leading a team of more than 75 cardiology providers and 300 caregivers. He focuses on advancing cardiovascular care, operational excellence, and team development across the region.Previously, James directed the Heart Specialty Care & Transplant Center at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas and managed the Comprehensive Epilepsy and Neurodiagnostic Programs at the University of Utah Hospital.He began his career as a registered nurse specializing in heart failure, heart transplant, and cardiac diagnostics, and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an MBA from Brigham Young University. An educator and innovator, James has served as adjunct faculty at Ensign College and co-founded the Utah END Institute and the Rocky Mountain Neurodiagnostic Society.Outside of work, he enjoys long-distance running, reading, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife and four children.Send us Fan Mail