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HCA Healthcare, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 16, 2016)

Filed November 16, 2016For Securities:HCA

Summary

This 8-K filing by HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) on November 16, 2016, primarily announces a key executive promotion. Samuel N. Hazen has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Hazen has an extensive history with HCA, having served as Chief Operating Officer since January 2015 and in various other operational and financial leadership roles since 1994. This appointment is significant as it places a seasoned executive with deep operational knowledge into a critical leadership position. Investors should note that while his long tenure suggests a deep understanding of the company's operations and strategy, specific details regarding his compensation for this new role have not yet been determined and are expected to be disclosed in future filings. The filing also includes a press release as an exhibit, which likely provides further context on this leadership change.

Key Highlights

  • 1Samuel N. Hazen appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 14, 2016.
  • 2Mr. Hazen possesses extensive experience within HCA, previously serving as Chief Operating Officer since January 2015.
  • 3His prior roles include President — Operations, President — Western Group, and various financial leadership positions within the company.
  • 4The appointment signifies a promotion for a long-tenured executive with a comprehensive understanding of HCA's operations.
  • 5Compensation details for the new role of President and Chief Operating Officer are yet to be determined and will be disclosed later.
  • 6The filing incorporates by reference information about Mr. Hazen from previous SEC filings (2015 10-K and 2016 Proxy Statement).
  • 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release related to Mr. Hazen's appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the appointment of Samuel N. Hazen as President and Chief Operating Officer of HCA Healthcare, Inc., effective immediately.

Samuel N. Hazen is a long-serving executive at HCA. He was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, he served as Chief Operating Officer since January 2015 and held various other operational and financial leadership roles within HCA since 1994.

Yes, his compensation is expected to be adjusted for his new role as President and Chief Operating Officer. However, the specific details of his compensation for this position have not yet been determined and will be disclosed in future filings.

Information required by Item 5.02(c)(2) regarding Mr. Hazen's background is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing from HCA's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, and the company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 28, 2016.