Ms. Perry handles finance, patient financial services, patient access, materials management, budget, forecasting and bid processing for McAlester Regional Health Center. Though healthcare financial processes can be complicated and difficult to understand, she works hard to ensure that faculty members understand budgeting. She personally teaches quarterly financial training, which helps leaders gain the skills necessary to make sound business decisions. In addition to her current role, she is a member of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs. Before joining McAlester Regional Health Center, she was the CFO and vice president of Bapst Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Becker's Recognition
Cheryl Perryhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
29 Rural Hospital CFOs
Historically, rural areas have suffered a lack of access to quality healthcare. Members of rural communities may have to travel long distances, pay exorbitant costs, or face other barriers. Rural hospitals work hard to ease the burden on underserved communities, and CFOs are a crucial part of the equation.
Rural hospital CFOs maintain the financial health of their institutions, set strategic plans, secure funding, and keep costs affordable for patients.
2023 Winner

2024 Winner

Executives
Rural Hospital CFOs to Know
Historically, rural areas have suffered a lack of access to quality healthcare. Members of rural communities may have to travel long distances, pay exorbitant costs, or face other barriers. Rural hospitals work hard to ease the burden on underserved communities, and CFOs are a crucial part of the equation.
2025 Winner

