April 13, 2026 – HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Britner as chief executive officer, effective April 13.
Britner returns to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, where he previously served as chief operating officer from 2021 to 2023. His familiarity with the hospital’s physicians, services and community uniquely positions him to build upon the hospital’s strong foundation and lead its next chapter.
“I am honored to return to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital and serve this exceptional team and community,” said Britner. “HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital has a strong legacy of clinical excellence and compassionate care, and I look forward to building on that success, continuing our growth, and further positioning the hospital as the provider of choice for patients in Broward County.”
Most recently, Britner served as chief operating officer at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. Under his leadership, the hospital earned distinction as a Healthgrades “Top 50 Hospital” in 2026, reflecting sustained excellence in patient care. The hospital is also one of the top trauma programs for outcomes in the nation.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Indianapolis
About HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Located in the heart of Broward County, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital has provided comprehensive, quality medical care to Tamarac and the surrounding South Florida communities for over 50 years. The full-service acute care facility is recognized for its award-winning orthopedic program, the 21,000 square-foot Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, and emergency services. HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital holds several Healthgrades™ awards including America’s 50 Best for Surgical Care, Top 5 in State for Surgical Care, America’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery, and Patient Safety Excellence.
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.
