The academic health system's executive vice
president and chief financial officer was recognized by Becker's
Hospital Review for his excellence in financial leadership and
strategic growth initiatives.
TAMPA,
Fla., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark
Runyon, executive vice president and chief financial officer at
Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named to Becker's
Hospital Review's 2024 list of "160 Chief Financial Officers to
Know." Runyon's inclusion on this list reflects his substantial
impact in optimizing Tampa General's operational efficiency and
integrity while ensuring the academic medical system's continued
growth.
Runyon oversees all financial services for Tampa General. Under
his leadership, Tampa General has expanded in market share across
Florida, growing from one hospital
with 17 care locations to six hospitals with more than 150 care
locations. Runyon joined the academic health system in 2020 and has
since maintained the organization's financial growth trajectory,
even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Runyon is working to
advance several strategic priorities for Tampa General.
"Tampa General's remarkable growth and prosperity are directly
linked to Mark's innovative thinking, unparalleled business
expertise and financial acumen," said John
Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. "His devotion to
excellence and tireless work ethic strengthens our organization.
Not only is he deeply invested in the success of Tampa General, but
he also cares deeply about the personal and professional
development of our team members, recognizing their growth is the
key to our collective success."
As Tampa General continues advancing its five-year Master
Facility plan — the most substantial capital commitment in the
academic health system's history — Runyon is integral to the
strategic planning, execution and governance of the initiative,
including overseeing all financial aspects of Tampa General's
recent acquisition of the Bravera Health network, now TGH
North.
This transition of the TGH North network, made up of three acute
care hospitals and their affiliated care locations, included
obtaining debt financing in a challenging environment, implementing
core financial systems, and transitioning the acquisitions to Tampa
General accounting, payroll, accounts payable, decision support,
managed care contracting and reimbursement.
In addition to playing a key role in Tampa General's statewide
growth, Runyon has been instrumental in developing the academic
health system's presence in the Tampa
Bay community through the ongoing growth of the Tampa
Medical and Research District, a burgeoning hub of world-class
clinical care, academics, research and biotechnology, anchored by
Tampa General and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. The
district skyline will soon include the 13-story Taneja Surgical,
Neuroscience & Transplant Tower on Tampa General's flagship
Davis Islands campus, as well as the TGH Behavioral Health
Hospital, which will become one of Florida's only standalone behavioral health
hospitals and the first of only four certified behavioral health
teaching hospitals in Florida
statute, in partnership with USF Health and Lifepoint.
"It is an honor to be named among the exemplary financial
leaders in health care, but this recognition serves primarily as a
testament to the unwavering focus, tireless work ethic and
steadfast dedication of the entire Tampa General team," said
Runyon. "It is truly inspiring to witness the support and
collaboration that we foster at our organization, even as we
prioritize innovation, manage risk, plan for future community needs
and provide exceptional patient care."
Runyon has been recognized nationally for his excellence in
financial strategy, including being named a 2024 "Chief Financial
Officer of the Year" by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. In
2023, Runyon was named to Becker's Hospital Review's
"Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know" and "Academic Medical
Center Chief Financial Officers to Know" lists, as well as the
"Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos," which recognized Runyon and
Couris' collaborative leadership in driving innovation to improve
quality and affordability of care.
Becker's Hospital Review is a leading source of
hospital news for clinical executives and health care professionals
in the United States. The
Becker's Hospital Review "160 CFOs to Know" list annually
recognizes exemplary chief financial officers at U.S. health
systems. Runyon and the full list of honorees can be found
here.
ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 981-bed, not-for-profit,
academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America
and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level
l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the
highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World
Report's 2023-24 Best Hospitals, with six specialties ranking among
the top 50 best hospital programs in the
United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as
a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top
Hospitals list. The academic health system's commitment to
growing and developing its team members is recognized by three
prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – in the top 100 nationally in
the 2024 America's Best Large Employers, the 2023 America's Best
Employers for Women, and the top 25 in Florida in the 2023 America's Best Employers
by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region,
caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in
fiscal year 2022, provided a net community benefit of approximately
$240.3 million in the form of health
care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial
support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest
adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching
hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five
medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically
injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the
advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally
accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed
Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast
of Florida. It also is home to the Muma Children's Hospital at
TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit,
and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General
Hospital's footprint includes TGH North which is comprised of three
hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties, 17 Tampa General Medical
Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH
Outpatient Center, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH
Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm
Beach counties. Tampa Bay
area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent
Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical
care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or
computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org).
As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General
Hospital is the first in Florida
to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center
that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better
coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go
to www.tgh.org.
Media Contact: Beth Hardy,
APR
Assistant Manager
Publications & Physician Communications
(727) 510-6363 (cell)
ehardy@tgh.org
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