Nicholas Pounder was named CEO of Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mr. Pounder most recently served as COO and ethics and compliance officer of TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., according to an Aug. 5 hospital news release.
He joined Nashville-based HCA Healthcare in 2023 and held several leadership roles, including director of medical staff services and co-ethics and compliance officer, vice president of operations and COO.
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