March 21, 2025 – HCA Florida JFK Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is proud to announce the promotion of Brandon Barrett to the position of assistant chief financial officer, effective March 24, 2025.
Brandon has been an integral part of the hospital’s finance team since June 2024, serving as controller at HCA Florida JFK Hospital. Prior to that, he was assistant controller at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Ft. Pierce for nearly two years. His career with HCA Healthcare began five years ago when he joined the Physician Services Group in Nashville, Tennessee, where he held multiple accounting roles that laid the foundation for his leadership in financial management.
“We are thrilled to have Brandon step into this leadership role,” said Ken West, HCA Florida JFK Hospital chief executive officer. “His financial expertise, commitment to excellence and dedication to our hospital’s mission make him a valuable asset to our leadership team.”
HCA Florida JFK Hospital’s chief financial officer, Tom Schlemmer, also praised Brandon’s promotion, stating, “Brandon has demonstrated exceptional financial acumen and leadership throughout his time with our hospital. His ability to navigate complex financial strategies while maintaining a focus on patient centered care makes him the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to his continued contributions to our hospitals success.”
Brandon holds a bachelor of science in finance from Florida State University’s College of Business. In addition to his strong financial background, he brings the discipline and teamwork he developed as a former linebacker/defensive end for the Florida State Seminoles Football Team. He is also a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
About HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for more than 50 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. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. 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.
