Houston-based HCA Gulf Division appointed Barrett Blackmon regional vice president of oncology services.
Here are five takeaways:
1. In this role, Mr. Blackmon will ensure all HCA Gulf Coast facilities maintain high standards for oncology services.
2. He was Houston-based MD Anderson Cancer Center's chief administrator for the surgical oncology department prior to joining HCA.
3. He has more than 15 years of healthcare operations experience.
4. He is a fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives.
5. HCA Gulf Coast Division includes eight ASCs, 13 hospitals, six off-campus emergency centers and a regional transfer center.