Ms. Krutak serves as CFO for Ballad Health, a comprehensive community health improvement organization. As a key player in the merger of Wellmont Health System and Mountain States Health Alliance, Ms. Krutakwas instrumental in the creation of the organization. Ms. Krutak’s achievements include effective cost-cutting measures in a challenging payer mix and low-wage index environment and the successful consolidation and refinancing of both legacy health systems’ debts. She has extensive financial leadership experience, having previously served as CFO of Johnson City Specialty Hospital, Blue Ridge Medical Management and Mountain States Health Alliance.
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Becker's Recognition
Lynn Krutakhas 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.
CFORural & Critical Access
