Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has appointed Eric Evans, CEO of the company's Texas Region, as president of hospital operations, effective immediately.
Here are four things to know about Mr. Evans.
1. As CEO of the Texas Region, Mr. Evans has been responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction for 20 acute care hospitals and more than 50 outpatient centers in Texas and Missouri.
2. In his new role, he will succeed Britt Reynolds, who has resigned to accept another position outside of the organization.
3. Mr. Evans will oversee 84 acute care hospitals, more than 170 hospital-affiliated outpatient facilities, more than 700 physician practices and other related healthcare services and functions within Tenet, according to a news release.
4. "Eric is an extremely talented executive and operator who has consistently demonstrated the leadership skills needed to drive continued growth in our hospital business," Tenet Chairman and CEO Trevor Fetter said in a prepared statement. "Since joining Tenet in 2004, Eric has quickly ascended to critical leadership positions at the company, including his most recent role as CEO of our largest hospital region and previous tenure as CEO of our multi-hospital network in El Paso, Texas. His passion, tenacity and results-driven management focus will inject new energy into our biggest operating segment. I couldn't be more pleased to appoint Eric to this important position, and I am confident we will benefit from his continued contributions."
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