Kindred Appoints Brian Holzer, M.D., as President of Kindred Innovations and William Altman as Chief of Staff to Chief Executive Officer

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (“Kindred” or the “Company”) (NYSE:KND) today announced the appointment of Brian Holzer, M.D., as President of Kindred Innovations, effective June 5, 2017. Dr. Holzer will report to Benjamin A. Breier, Kindred’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and will work closely with Kindred’s Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, William Altman, who will continue to oversee the Company’s enterprise strategic plan. Mr. Altman will take on the additional responsibility as Chief of Staff to Mr. Breier.