“By focusing our resources and expertise in regions where we can create a more cohesive network of care, Prime Healthcare is positioned to deliver greater value and a superior care experience to patients and communities,” a spokesperson for Prime Healthcare said in a Feb. 27 statement shared with Becker’s. “Prime Healthcare remains committed to responsible growth and thoughtful strategic decisions that support our mission of providing exceptional healthcare with a focus on community needs.”
The two parties signed an asset purchase agreement Oct. 3 for the 53-bed hospital, which has been renamed HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital and will be part of HCA’s west Florida division.
Under hospital leadership, Paige Laughlin will be CEO, Cheryl McIntire will be CFO, Brian Hummel, MD, will be CMO, Harry Walk, RN, will be CNO and Amanda Jackon will be vice president of human resources, the release said.
“This hospital and associated physician practices are a wonderful complimentary addition to our existing 17 hospitals within our division along Florida’s West Coast and will serve as a catalyst for growth as we further expand our services and programs in Lee County,” Jyric Sims, PhD, president of HCA Healthcare west Florida division, said in a Feb. 27 news release shared with Becker’s.
HCA has also kicked off construction on a freestanding emergency room, HCA Florida Alico Emergency, which will open in 2026.
Editor’s note: This article was updated on Feb. 28 at 9:15 a.m. CT.
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