Toronto-based hospital owner Medical Facilities Corp., which maintains controlling interest in five specialty surgical hospitals and one ambulatory surgery center in the U.S., appointed Robert Horrar COO July 25.
Here are three things to know about Mr. Horrar.
1. Prior to joining Medical Facilities Corp., Mr. Horrar maintained a 19-year career with Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems. He served in a variety of positions with the for-profit hospital operator, including division president, where he oversaw hospitals in Indiana, Tennessee and West Virginia.
2. Mr. Horrar also served as an executive with Louisville, Ky.-based Humana for more than 11 years.
3. He received a bachelor's degree in economics from Danville, Ky.-based Centre College and received a master's degree in healthcare administration from San Antonio-based Trinity University.