Ehc: HCA appoints new president for West Florida Division

Dr. Ravi Chari will become president of HCA's West Florida Division, beginning May 1, to oversee a network of 16 hospitals with 21 ER locations, 14 surgery centers and 21 graduate medical education programs and other specialized health programs. Chari takes over from Peter Marmerstein, who is retiring after almost 40 years. Currently, Chari serves as senior vice president of clinical excellence, leading HCA's Clinical Excellence program and Physician Leadership Academy. A 10-year veteran...