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Alec King

Executive Vice President and CFO

Memorial Hermann Health System

Houston, TX

Mr. King leads financial strategy and operations for Memorial Hermann Health System, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in Texas, with more than 280 care delivery sites, over 6,600 employed and affiliated physicians, and 35,000 employees. His responsibilities span financial planning, accounting, treasury, investment management and revenue cycle, along with systemwide operations including supply chain, real estate, food and nutrition, security and environmental services, and he provides financial oversight for the system’s accountable care organization programs. Over the past five years he has guided more than $2.2 billion in capital investment across the system, supporting modernization, expanded access and the strengthening of high-acuity programs. Mr. King’s disciplined financial planning, active investment portfolio and debt management strategies have helped Memorial Hermann maintain a strong balance sheet, liquidity and debt capacity, contributing to its ability to hold the No. 1 market share in a highly competitive region. He leads efforts to strengthen revenue cycle performance by leveraging AI and other tools to improve documentation, coding and patient access. He also advances the system’s direct-to-employer portfolio, including health navigator programs and employer direct networks. Mr. King has led the financial strategy behind major expansions, including TIRR Memorial Hermann, the Memorial Hermann Cancer Center—Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann. Before Memorial Hermann, he served as CFO at Washington, D.C.-based Children’s National Health System and held multiple financial leadership roles within Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.

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