PLANO, Texas. – Oceans Healthcare today announced that Brach J. Myers has joined the company as Vice President of Corporate Development. In his role, he will help lead efforts to expand the organization’s partnerships with hospitals and health systems, supporting Oceans Healthcare’s continued growth in communities across the country.
Myers brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience spanning growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions and hospital partnership development. During his time at LHC Group, he played a significant role in building and strengthening hospital joint venture relationships across the country, including serving as vice president of strategic partnerships, where he was the primary executive liaison for a national network of more than 70 hospital joint ventures spanning more than 200 hospitals across 30-plus states. He later served as senior vice president of sales and senior vice president of corporate development for the organization.
In his role with Oceans Healthcare, Myers will work with company leaders to identify and cultivate strategic opportunities that expand access to high-quality behavioral health care in communities with significant need.
“Brach understands how to build thoughtful partnerships that work for health systems, providers and the communities they serve,” said Stuart Archer, chief executive officer of Oceans Healthcare. “Our model is built on collaboration. Health systems are increasingly looking for partners who bring clinical quality, operational discipline and a long-term commitment to expanding behavioral health access. Brach’s experience developing successful hospital partnerships across the country will help us continue building those relationships.”
Myers said he is excited to join an organization with a strong reputation for partnership and a mission-driven approach to growth.
“Oceans Healthcare has built a reputation for expanding behavioral health services in a way that is intentional, disciplined and community-focused,” Myers said. “I look forward to working alongside the Oceans team to develop partnerships that strengthen behavioral health care and improve access for patients and families.”
Myers also has a strong record of public service and leadership in Louisiana. He currently serves as Louisiana State Senator for District 23. His recognitions include the Louisiana Statewide Legislative Rising Star Award, the Louisiana Hospital Association Legislative Leadership Award, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry All-Star Award. He has also completed executive education at Harvard Business School and is a 2026 Milbank Memorial Fund Healthcare Fellow.
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About Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery. Founded in 2004, Oceans provides inpatient and outpatient treatment in 48 facilities under its family of hospitals, Oceans Behavioral Hospital and Haven Behavioral Hospital, across nine states. The company consistently achieves industry-leading performance metrics on national quality and safety measurements, as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission.
