Healthcare CFOs’ tenures last an average of 4.7 years, according to a September report from Crist Kolder Associates.
Here are the tenures of the CFOs at the 10 largest health systems in the U.S. (Health system size is determined by the number of hospitals, based on organizational data as of December.)
HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.): Mike Marks became CFO in May 2024.
Veterans Health Administration: Richard Topping was appointed CFO in July.
CommonSpirit Health (Chicago): Daniel Morissette has served as CFO since the health system launched in February 2019. He is retiring Oct. 31. A successor has not yet been named.
Ascension (St. Louis): Saurabh Tripathi became CFO in April 2024.
LifePoint Health (Brentwood, Tenn.): Aaron Lewis became CFO in April 2024.
Trinity Health (Livonia, Mich.): Daniel Isacksen Jr. has served as CFO since 2021.
ScionHealth (Louisville, Ky.): Doug Shirley was named CFO in April.
Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): Jason Johnson has served as interim CFO since Oct. 1. He succeeded Kevin Hammons, who is serving as the system’s interim CEO.
Advocate Health (Charlotte, N.C.): Brad Clark has served as CFO since December 2023.
Christus Health (Irving, Texas): Randy Safady has served as CFO since June 2011.
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