Mr. Bonick brings nearly 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role.
Most recently, he was CEO of PhyMed Healthcare Group, which provides anesthesia and pain management services. He also was a division president at Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems.
In his new role, Mr. Bonick will succeed David Vandewater, who retired. Ardent said its executive vice president and COO, Paul Kappelman, is serving as interim president and CEO until Mr. Bonick’s first day on the job.
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