December 6, 2023 – HCA Florida Highlands Hospital has named Henry Capote as its chief financial officer (CFO.) He began his position on December 4, 2023.
Capote holds over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance. He most recently served as the chief financial officer of Coral Gables Hospital – an affiliate of Steward Health Care – located in Coral Gables, Florida. Capote played a key role in the development of their freestanding emergency department and expansion of their robot-assisted surgery service line. He also achieved steady EBITDA growth of $9.7 million over a six-year span.
“We are thrilled to welcome Henry to our Highlands team,” said Joe Gleason, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital. “His strong financial background, positive relationships with leaders, and achievements in growth and operations will certainly benefit our hospital for years to come.”
Prior to his current position, he worked in various finance roles at facilities across south Florida, including controller, assistant controller, and financial analyst.
Capote earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and his master of business administration in management/leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University. He is affiliated with the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association.
About HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. Key services include orthopedic and spine care, urology, cardiac catheterization, and vascular, gynecological and minimally-invasive surgeries. Additionally, the facility is also home to the area’s only dedicated senior emergency room. Proudly serving the Sebring community since 1965, Highlands Hospital aims to provide high-quality, exceptional patient care.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues working together to deliver advanced, collaborative care to more than 8.6 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provided $848.8 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
