Mr. Howard brings more than three decades of healthcare experience to his new role, according to an Oct. 25 news release.
Most recently, he has served as COO of Florence-based North Alabama Medical Center since 2015. He also was associate administrator at NAMC.
Effective Nov. 14, Mr. Howard will join Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg, according to the release.
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg and NAMC are both part of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health.
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