Mr. Hargett is executive vice president and CFO of UPMC, coming on board in October 2023 after 15 years in the same position for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health. During his tenure as CFO there, he helped grow the system from a $1.5 billion organization to an $8 billion organization and expanded clinical programs and services. He also served the system as financial planner and analyst, as well as executive vice president of finance.
Becker's Recognition
Fred Hargetthas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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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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Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
The chief financial officers featured on this list are helming financial functions for health systems and hospitals throughout the U.S. These leaders are instrumental in strategic financial planning, expansions and joint ventures for their organizations. These CFOs take on responsibility for the financial sustainability of their hospitals and health systems, and are key to their organizations’ overall success.
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