HCA (NYSE: HCA) today announced the appointment of Phillip D. Robinson
as President of HCA's Central Atlantic Division effective February 1,
2004.
In his new position, Robinson will have operational responsibility for
18 hospitals in Virginia, West Virginia and New Hampshire. He is
currently the Chief Executive Officer of HCA's JFK Medical Center, a
424-bed acute care hospital in Palm Beach County, Florida. Robinson will
remain in Florida until March 1, when he will relocate to division
headquarters in Richmond, Va.
In his new role, Robinson will report to Jay Grinney, President of HCA's
Eastern Group.
"Phil is a proven leader who embodies HCA's values," said Grinney, "His
blend of operational experience and dynamic interpersonal skills
uniquely positions him to help the Central Atlantic Division hospitals
further their tradition of excellence as caregivers and employers."
Robinson, 47, began his career with HCA in 1996 when he assumed the role
of CEO at JFK Medical Center. Under his direction, JFK has undergone a
$76 million expansion and has been recognized frequently for quality and
innovation. JFK has been named a "Top 100 Hospital" in the nation by
Solucient four times and one of the "100 Best Companies" for working
mothers by Working Mother magazine six times.
Prior to joining HCA, Robinson was Chief Administrative Officer and
Director of Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and Hospital in New
Orleans, La. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Texas A&M
University and holds a master's degree in health administration from
Washington University of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.
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Mark Kimbrough
615-344-2688