Mr. Hingtgen leads 43 distinct healthcare systems including 76 hospitals across 15 states with a shared purpose of helping people get well and live healthier. His prioritizing safe, high-quality healthcare services is evident in over 15 million patient encounters in 2022. He is laser-focused on driving strong operational performance and enhancing competitive position in each CHS market. He directed $475 million in capital investments in 2022, and over 18 months, added 200 hospital beds and dozens of access points, including primary and specialty care, freestanding emergency departments and ambulatory surgery and urgent care centers. CHS has substantially improved recruitment and retention of physicians, other providers, nurses and critical clinical roles and expanded GME and Nursing College programs, with educational opportunities for the next generation of clinical leaders. He embraces healthcare innovation to improve patient care, supports healthcare workers, creates greater efficiencies and supports direct company investment in a number of emerging healthcare companies. Mr. Hingtgen serves on the Federation of American Hospitals board and advocates for policies that protect U.S. hospitals and the patients they serve.
