Here are four notes:
1. Mr. Pirtle most recently served as corporate vice president and COO of Florida Hospital HealthCare Partners, a multispecialty physician group based in Daytona Beach.
2. He has previously served as regional administrative director for a division of Sacramento-based Sutter Health.
3. Mr. Pirtle succeeds Peggy Whitehead, who is retiring.
4. He will transition into the CEO role under Ms. Whitehead’s guidance, beginning in September.
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