Nashville Health Care Council Announces 30th Board of Directors  

Representatives from Oracle Health, Martin Ventures and more join Council’s 30th Board of Directors 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 11, 2024 – The Nashville Health Care Council today proudly unveils its board of directors for the 2024-2025 term, comprising a distinguished group of leaders poised to guide the organization towards an even brighter future in advancing Nashville as the Healthcare City. 

Consisting of 30 accomplished executives, the newly appointed board brings extensive experience and a commitment to fostering collaborative innovation. Together, they will spearhead key initiatives, cultivate fresh perspectives, and champion Nashville’s thriving healthcare community. 

"For more than 25 years, the Board of Directors of the Nashville Health Care Council have worked together to make a meaningful difference for Healthcare, for Nashville, and for our members. I am confident that with the active engagement of such a highly accomplished board, we will make an even greater impact,” said Cindy Baier, President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living.  “I am honored to continue to serve as Board Chair of the Nashville Health Care Council, particularly alongside such respected colleagues.” 

“We are excited to welcome our 30th Council Board of Directors, each bringing invaluable insights and dedication to move the organization forward,” said Apryl Childs-Potter, president of the Nashville Health Care Council. “Their collective expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic vision and advocating for the diverse interests and needs of our members." 

Newly appointed board members include: 

• Devin Carty, CEO, Martin Ventures 
• Josh Hopson (LHC Board Representative), Vice President, Integrated Marketing Communications, TeamHealth 
• David Feinberg, M.D., Chairman, Oracle Health
• Candice McQueen, P.h.D., President, Lipscomb University
• Anne Hancock Toomey, President & Co-Founding Partner, Jarrard  

Council board members continuing their terms include: 

• Lucinda (Cindy) M. Baier (Chair), President and CEO, Brookdale Senior Living  
• Jeffrey R. (Jeff) Balser, M.D., President and CEO, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine  
• Marty Bonick, President and CEO, Ardent Health Services  
• Michael Burcham, Executive Partner, Shore Capital Partners  
• David Dill, Chairman and CEO, Lifepoint Health  
• Eric Evans, CEO, Surgery Partners  
• Navid Farzad, Partner, Frist Cressey Ventures  
• J.R. Greene, CEO, Psychiatric Medical Care  
• George Hampton, President and CEO, Currax Pharmaceuticals        
• Sam Hazen, CEO, HCA Healthcare  
• Chris Hunter, CEO, Acadia 
• Tim Hingtgen, CEO, Community Health Systems     
• James E.K. Hildreth, M.D., President and CEO, Meharry Medical College  
• Jon Kaplan, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group 
• Andy Murray, Partner, Bradley 
• Leif Murphy, CEO, TeamHealth 
• Lisa Nix, Shareholder & Practice Leader, Transaction Advisory Services, LBMC 
• Fahad Tahir, President & CEO, Ascension Saint Thomas 
• Marc Watkins, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Kroger Health 
• Sam Weinstein, CEO, SpecialtyCare 
• Andrea Willis, M.D., Senior Vice President Chief Medical Officer, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
• Steve Yurjevich, CEO, Administrative Solutions, Optum 

About the Nashville Health Care Council 

The Nashville Health Care Council strengthens and elevates Nashville as the Healthcare City. With a $68 billion economic impact and 333,000 jobs locally, Nashville’s healthcare ecosystem is a world-class healthcare hub. Founded in 1995, the Council serves as the common ground for the city’s vibrant healthcare cluster. The Council offers engagement opportunities where the industry’s most influential executives come together to exchange ideas, share solutions, build businesses, and grow leaders.  

For more information on the Council, please visit www.healthcarecouncil.com. 

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