July 18, 2023 – HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, a 271-bed acute care facility, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, has named Cory Mead as its Chief Executive Officer, effective August 7. Mead has spent the last three years at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare’s MidAmerica Division, serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the 343-bed acute care facility.
Under Mead’s leadership, Overland Park achieved substantial growth, improved colleague satisfaction, and increased retention.
Mead successfully led $30 million in expansion projects, including OR growth and renovation, robotic spine surgery, imaging and CV services, two Cath lab room renovations, and the first hospital to offer two robotic electrophysiology systems. Additionally, Mead successfully launched a dedicated air transport program supporting the hospital’s Level III NICU and maternal fetal medicine service lines.
Prior to serving as COO at Overland Park, Mead served in many HCA Healthcare leadership roles over the past 12 years, including Chief Operating Officer at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Tennessee, Associate Chief Operating Officer at Reston Hospital in Virginia, and Director of Operations at Research Medical Center in Missouri.
Mead earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in health administration from the University of Iowa. He is an active leader in his community, having partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities, Habitat for Humanity, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Heart Association, where he currently serves as the Kansas City chapter’s Co-Chair of the Executive Leadership Team for the Heart Walk.
About HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
For nearly 50 years, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital has provided comprehensive care to South Florida residents. Our goal is to provide innovative services, excellent clinical treatment, and the highest-quality outcomes. Woodmont Hospital has been recognized for its orthopedic, robotic, and general surgery breakthroughs, and is home to South Florida’s newest Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. The hospital’s 24-hour emergency room provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. Woodmont Hospital holds several Healthgrades™ Five-Star Awards for services such as Total Hip Replacement, and Total Knee Replacement, and was named among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation recognized for patient safety three years in a row.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 400 affiliated site of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms, offering the state’s leading network of personalized care. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver advanced, collaborative care to more than 6.4 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 nearly $836.6 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.
