January 5, 2026 – HCA Florida JFK Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Megan S. Powe as chief operating officer, effective January 5, 2026. Megan brings more than a decade of diverse healthcare leadership experience, with a proven record of strengthening hospital operations, elevating performance, and advancing high‑quality patient care across multiple health systems.
Megan most recently served as chief operating officer for Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a 432‑bed acute care facility. There, she led operational improvements across several service areas and guided key initiatives that enhanced surgical services, strengthened workforce productivity, expanded graduate medical education programs, and supported clinical quality enhancements. Her leadership has consistently focused on optimizing processes, fostering collaboration, and driving sustainable organizational success.
Prior to her time with Ascension, she held multiple senior leadership roles within Tenet Healthcare, including hospital COO, market chief strategy officer, and chief strategy officer. Across these positions, she led strategic growth efforts, oversaw major capital investments, cultivated strong physician partnerships, and advanced service line development in specialties such as neurosciences, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and women’s services. She played a central role in operational readiness, accreditation achievements, and service expansions that strengthened performance across multiple hospitals.
“Megan brings an incredible combination of operational expertise, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to patient‑centered care,” said Ken West, chief executive officer of HCA Florida JFK Hospital. “Her leadership experience across diverse markets and hospital settings, along with her passion for advancing healthcare delivery, will be a tremendous asset to our patients, colleagues, and community.”
Megan holds a master of science in health care administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a bachelor of science in business administration with concentrations in management and marketing from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. She is also actively involved in various professional and community organizations, reflecting her commitment to leadership development and service.
About HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for more than 55 years. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 516-bed acute care hospital, specializing in emergency services, heart and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer and breast institute services, comprehensive stroke services, orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and women’s services. We provide high quality, exceptional care to Atlantis residents and the surrounding communities.
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, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
