Maxim Healthcare Names Matthew Diaz Chief Operating Officer to Lead Continued Expansion and Innovation

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxim Healthcare (Maxim), one of the nation’s leading providers of home and community-based care services, announced the promotion of Matthew Diaz as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), who is a product of the organization's commitment to developing leaders from within and advancing the mission to deliver quality care to patients and families across the country.

A seasoned leader and 20+-year veteran of Maxim Healthcare, Diaz joined Maxim in 2002 as a Recruiter. Over the years, he held various leadership roles of expanding scope and accountability leading to his promotion to Regional Vice President of the West Region. In 2022, he assumed leadership of Maxim's Behavioral Division, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the organization's behavioral footprint to 11 different states and increasing access to services for families nationwide.

In his new role, Diaz will oversee Home Care and Behavioral Operations, guiding strategy, growth and innovation. He will provide enhanced regional leadership while accelerating the expansion of Maxim’s Behavioral services in both home- and clinic-based settings. Additionally, Diaz will help lead the evolution of Maxim’s technology platforms, strengthening Maxim’s business development efforts while building upon the momentum achieved through recent clinical initiatives. Working closely with clinical and quality leadership teams, he will further enhance care delivery, drive quality outcomes, and support the continued advancement of patient-centered services across the organization.

The appointment of Diaz is a testament to Maxim's culture of investing in and promoting exceptional talent from within the organization. According to Jarrod DePriest, Chief Executive Officer of Maxim Healthcare, Diaz's leadership journey exemplifies the organization's commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

"Matt's career is a remarkable example of what is possible when we invest in our people and promote from within," said DePriest. "Over the past two decades, he has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to our mission, never losing sight of quality patient care. I am incredibly proud of the way he has led our teams and confident his vision and leadership will help guide Maxim into our next chapter."

Maxim, a national provider of home healthcare, personal and behavioral care, plays a vital role for some of the nation’s most medically fragile patients who often also require behavioral and community support. For over 35 years, Maxim has provided patients with compassionate, holistic care both in the home and out in the community.

"Maxim has given me incredible opportunities to grow over the past two decades, and I am both humbled and honored to step into this role," said Matthew Diaz, Chief Operating Officer of Maxim Healthcare. "As the needs of our patients and communities continue to evolve, we have an opportunity to further strengthen our home care and behavioral service programs, invest in innovation, and empower our teams to continue to deliver quality patient care. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and continuing to advance our mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve."

About Maxim Healthcare

For over 35 years, we have been making a difference in patients’ lives by providing excellent service and compassionate care. We offer skilled nursing, personal care, respite care, behavioral care and physical rehabilitation for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Visit maximhealthcare.com for more information.