Mr. Thornton took on the senior vice president and CFO role at UF Health Shands in July 2023, following seven years serving as vice president of finance at the organization. Before joining UF Health, he served as the executive vice president and CFO for GBMC Healthcare in Baltimore. Immediately prior to that, he was the executive vice president and CFO for Bayfront Health System in St. Petersburg, Fla. Overall, Mr. Thornton has held financial leadership roles in healthcare for over 30 years.
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Academic Medical Center CFOs to Know
Academic medical centers bring together quality patient care with innovative research and education. The CFOs responsible for the overall financial health of these institutions lead long- and short-term financial strategies, manage large budgets and oversee strategic partnerships.
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