Mr. Searls joins the division from HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, where he served as CFO since 2017, according to a Jan. 5 news release. During his time at Brandon Hospital, he contributed to several facility expansions and the launch of a statutory teaching facility with eight programs.
The HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division includes 16 hospitals in Houston and South Texas, according to its website.
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