April 13, 2026 – HCA Florida Highlands Hospital announced Henry Capote has been named chief executive officer, effective April 13, 2026.
Capote most recently served as chief financial officer of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital. “Henry brings more than 20 years of healthcare finance and leadership experience to this role, along with a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth,” said Charles Gressle, president of HCA’s East Florida division. “His leadership has been instrumental in positioning Highlands for continued success and growth.”
Prior to joining HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, Henry served as CFO at Coral Gables Hospital, where he contributed to the development of a freestanding emergency department, expanded robotic-assisted surgery capabilities, and achieved consistent financial growth. Earlier in his career, he held progressive finance leadership roles across South Florida, building a strong foundation in healthcare operations and financial management.
Capote earned a master’s of business administration in management/leadership and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida Gulf Coast University. He is affiliated with the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association, and the Highlands County Economic Development Committee.
About HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute care facility fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Key services include orthopedic and spine care, urology, cardiac catheterization, and minimally invasive surgery. Additionally, the facility is also home to a dedicated emergency room with senior-friendly amenities, where our focus is on providing faster, accurate treatment and quicker diagnoses. Proudly serving the Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid communities since 1965, HCA Florida 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, 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.
