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Posts by Derek Kissos

About Derek Kissos

Derek Kissos is HHS’ Chief Growth Officer. He is responsible for setting the organization’s overall go-to-market strategy and building a foundation for long-term sustainable growth. In this role, he views himself as an internal integrator charged with fostering transparency and corporate alignment that leads to company-wide expansion. Before joining HHS in 2020 as the senior vice president of strategic growth, Kissos held positions in advisory, business development, and strategy roles for large, publically traded organizations. He also served in the United States Army, most recently in the Executive Strategy Group for the Chief of Staff, Army in the Pentagon, and deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

2 min Healthcare Apr 15, 2026

AI as Heavy Armor, Not an Experiment

Deploying autonomous technology isn't about removing the human element. It’s about... Read More
2 min Healthcare Apr 8, 2026

Securing the Perimeter: Why EVS is a Clinical Discipline

Environmental services must be managed as a direct clinical intervention; treating these... Read More
2 min Senior Living Apr 1, 2026

The End of Reactive Aging: Why 2026 is the Year We Play Offense in Senior Care

For decades, the industry has operated on a "break-fix" model, waiting for the fall or... Read More
4 min Healthcare Mar 25, 2026

Running Towards the Smoke: Empowering the Frontline

Senior living is currently experiencing a profound and exciting evolution. Residents'... Read More
4 min Healthcare Mar 11, 2026

The Top of License Myth: Why Your Best Clinicians Are Doing the Wrong Jobs

Nurses and doctors are constantly reminded to practice at the "top of their license," yet... Read More
3 min Healthcare Mar 2, 2026

Beyond the Contract: Why Hospitals Need Partners, Not Bureaucracies

When hospital margins are razor-thin and clinical teams are stretched to the limit, your... Read More
3 min Healthcare Feb 23, 2026

The Invisible Essential: Why the "Back-of-House" is the New Front Line of Patient Care

It’s easy to get lost in the complexities of clinical outcomes and specialized medical... Read More
5 min Leadership Mar 27, 2024

Building Your Best Self: Why a Strong Foundation Makes You a Growth Leader

As the Chief Growth Officer at HHS, I understand leadership's constant push and pull all... Read More
3 min Healthcare Feb 13, 2024

Beyond Bland: Reimagining Hospital Food in the Age of Elevated Experiences

For decades, hospital food has languished under the weight of its reputation: bland,... Read More
4 min Jan 23, 2024

Three Strategies to Build Lasting Partnerships

Contracts are often viewed as temporary fixes, holding things together until the next... Read More
3 min Leadership Dec 5, 2023

Four Ways HHS Builds Trust Through Transparency

In facility support services, where every interaction and transaction lays the foundation... Read More
4 min Nov 21, 2023

From Operations to Sales: How Operational Insights Fuel Trusted Partnerships at HHS

Simply providing services is not enough in the competitive facility support services... Read More