ASHEVILLE – Chad Patrick is out as Mission Health’s top executive.
HCA Healthcare-owned Mission Hospital announced Sept. 16 that Greg Lowe, the President of HCA’s North Carolina Division, will replace Patrick, who became Mission’s CEO in 2019 , following HCA’s purchase of the former nonprofit hospital system for $1.5 billion.
Patrick will serve as CEO of HCA Orange Park Hospital in Florida, according to Mission spokesperson Nancy Lindell. It’s a position Patrick previously held.
“This change will streamline administrative structure to better support Mission Hospital and facilitate more direct communication between leadership, medical staff and colleagues,” Lindell said in a Sept. 17 email to the Citizen Times. “This restructuring will be significant in driving action-oriented responses to feedback and providing direct access to the vast resources and support of HCA Healthcare.”
Asheville Watchdog first reported the leadership change, citing a Sept. 16 email Lowe sent to Mission staff.