Belton (Mo.) Regional Medical Center, part of Kansas City, Mo.-based Hospital Corporation of America Midwest Health, named Patrick Avila COO.
Here are four things to know:
1. Most recently, Mr. Avila served as vice president of operations at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.
2. He came to HCA Midwest Health in 2012, initially serving as associate administrator and ethics and compliance officer at Lee's Summit (Mo.) Medical Center.
3. He is a part of HCA's Executive Development Program Class of 2017.
4. Mr. Avila earned his MBA degree at University of Missouri-Kansas City.