HCA names new chief nurse executive

Leadership Transition - Erica Rossitto has been appointed as the Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of HCA Healthcare, effective February 1, succeeding Sammie Mosier, who passed away in December [1][2] - Rossitto has a 25-year tenure at HCA, starting her career as a nurse at HCA HealthONE Swedish in Englewood, Colorado [2] Operational Background - In her previous role as Assistant Chief Nurse Executive, Rossitto managed an operations support team focused on enhancing emergency, trauma, and surgical services, as well as improving patient experience and leadership advocacy [3] Company Performance - HCA Healthcare, one of the largest health systems in the U.S. with 191 hospitals and approximately 2,500 ambulatory care sites, reported a positive financial year despite challenges in the healthcare sector [4] - The company raised its full-year outlook for revenue and profit after reporting third-quarter earnings, with revenue increasing nearly 10% year-over-year to $19.2 billion and net income rising over 29% to $1.6 billion [5] Future Challenges - The healthcare sector is expected to face new financial pressures due to Medicaid cuts and the expiration of enhanced financial assistance for Affordable Care Act health plans, which may increase the number of uninsured individuals [6] - HCA is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings on January 27 [6]