King is a healthcare executive with almost a decade of experience in the industry.
A new chief financial officer has taken over at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital—a Wright, Florida-based medical center with over $3 billion in total patient revenue and 267 total staffed beds.
Matt King, a healthcare executive with almost a decade of experience in the industry, assumed the role on August 22, 2022. He joins HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital from Northern Virginia, where he has served as CFO of HCA’s StoneSprings and Dominion Hospitals since 2020. Prior to that, King held the role of ACFO at StoneSprings Hospital for nearly two years.
"Matt brings with him extensive experience and an impressive financial background," Zach McCluskey, CEO of HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, said in a release announcing King’s appointment. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to our team as we continue to grow and expand the services we offer in the Tri-County area.
King joined HCA Healthcare in 2016 serving as an audit manager for internal audit before being promoted to senior audit manager a year later. Previously, he worked as a senior financial analyst with Baxalta Incorporated.
"I’m extremely excited to join the team and get involved in all HCA Florida Healthcare is doing in Okaloosa and the surrounding counties," King said in the release.
Separately, in early September, HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital announced the completion of the first phase of a $100 million expansion, which includes a new four-story, 95,000-square-foot patient tower and 10,000-square-foot renovated dietary space. The expansion adds 10 ICU beds, eight cardiovascular ICU beds, and 24 surgical care beds. This expansion will increase the hospital’s capacity from 267 to 309 beds.
"HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is committed to continuing our work to meet the needs of this growing community," McCluskey, said in a release. "We wanted our facility to reflect the enormous talents of our colleagues. By equipping our team with the latest technologies in an updated, modern space, we hope to provide a more healing environment for them and the people we serve."
Amanda Schiavo is the Finance Editor for HealthLeaders.