Regional Director Ann-Sofi Lodin has appointed Jan Kilhamn as Acting Director of Health and Medical Care during the period 1 May to 31 December 2021. He will take over when Ann Söderström leaves the Region Västra Götaland, for assignments as hospital manager for Carlanderska Hospital. Jan Kilhamn is a medical doctor, and has devoted much of his professional life to research and development issues. Currently, Jan Kilhamn is head of research and development for health and medical care in VGR, and also alternate chairman of the collaboration body Hälsosam.