Here are four takeaways:
1. Mr. Thompson is currently chief legal officer for Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, N.C.
2. He has previously served as assistant general counsel for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.
3. He earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Tulsa (Okla.) College of Law.
4. Mr. Thompson will assume his new role Jan. 7.
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