{"id":50070,"date":"2022-10-26T00:02:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T22:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/hca-healthcare-announces-operational-reorganization\/"},"modified":"2022-10-26T00:02:45","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T22:02:45","slug":"hca-healthcare-announces-operational-reorganization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/hca-healthcare-announces-operational-reorganization\/","title":{"rendered":"HCA Healthcare Announces Operational Reorganization"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HCA Healthcare, Inc.<\/a> (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation\u2019s leading healthcare providers, today announced an organizational change that includes the creation of a third operating group.\n<\/p>\n

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\nThe change, which will be effective January 1, 2023, is designed to enhance alignment with the company\u2019s strategy, streamline areas that can improve long-term performance, and provide greater focus and better coordination to support the business.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe announcement includes the promotion of Jon Foster, currently President of HCA Healthcare\u2019s American Group, to Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Foster will oversee all growth and operational support areas, including Development, Payer Contracting & Alignment, Strategy & Innovation, Service Lines, Ambulatory Surgery Division, Physician and Provider Relations, and the UK Division.\n<\/p>\n

\nIn addition, Mike Marks, currently Vice President Financial Operations Support, will be promoted to Senior Vice President-Finance and report to Foster. He will oversee Parallon, Case Management, and Performance Improvement areas as well as the company\u2019s financial resiliency program.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cJon and Mike are two of the most seasoned operations executives in the company, and I am confident they will provide tremendous leadership and support to the organization in these important areas,\u201d said Sam Hazen, HCA Healthcare\u2019s Chief Executive Officer. \u201cThey will also play an important role in assisting with other strategic initiatives, including the transition into three operations groups.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nThe three groups will have five domestic divisions inside each. This change is designed to allow for more focused support for the company\u2019s networks across the enterprise and more speed and agility in decision making and execution. The group presidents will report to Hazen.\n<\/p>\n

\nErol Akdamar, currently President of the North Texas Division, will be promoted to President \u2013 American Group. He will oversee the Gulf Coast, San Antonio, North Texas, Central West Texas, and Continental divisions. Ronnie Midgett, currently Chief Financial Officer of the North Texas Division, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer of this group.\n<\/p>\n

\nTim McManus, currently President of the Capital Division, will be promoted to President \u2013 National Group following the retirement of Chuck Hall, which was announced in August. He will oversee the Capital, North Carolina, TriStar, Mountain, and Far West divisions. Russ Young, currently Chief Financial Officer of the East Florida Division, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer of this group.\n<\/p>\n

\nRichard Hammett, currently President of the North Florida Division, will be promoted to President \u2013 Atlantic Group. He will oversee the newly created hospital group, which includes the West Florida, East Florida, North Florida, South Atlantic, and Mid America divisions. Ricardo Pavon, currently Chief Financial Officer of the National Group, will be Chief Financial Officer of this group.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe announcement also included the following division leadership changes:\n<\/p>\n