2004 AUG 2 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Centura Health, a Colorado healthcare system, announced Craig McKnight will join the organization as corporate CFO.
McKnight will have leadership responsibility for the system's financial initiatives and functions, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, revenue management, decision support, billing, patient financial services, purchasing, and managed care contracting.
'With thousands of people relying on Centura Health each day, we have a deep responsibility to operate with a strong sense of stewardship and financial discipline,' said Joseph R. Swedish, Centura president and chief executive officer. 'Craig brings us a tremendous combination of leadership, talent, and experience that will allow Centura to continue to meet the evolving needs of our communities.'
McKnight currently serves as executive vice president and CFO for Hillcrest Healthcare System in eastern Oklahoma.
Joining Centura Health in late August 2004, McKnight fills the chief financial position vacated by Jay Picerno, who now serves as Centura's executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Centura Health operates 12 hospitals, 8 senior living residences, medical clinics, and home care and hospice services. A not-for-profit, faith-based organization, Centura serves more than half a million people each year.
This article was prepared by Health & Medicine Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2004, Health & Medicine Week via NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net.
