CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (VCH) has its first president. Randy Davis, formerly president and chief administrative officer for Cumberland Medical Center-Covenant Health in Crossville, will lead the hospital for Vanderbilt Health.
Davis’ first priority will be to work closely with the hospital’s medical staff and the local health care community to ensure VCH excels at meeting their needs while also adding programs and services, according to a press release.
“Randy’s extensive experience in the regional hospital setting and his familiarity with our health system through prior work with the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network will allow him to quickly get up to speed as we integrate Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into our regional network. I want to welcome him into this new role,” said Jane Freedman, MD, deputy CEO and chief health system officer for Vanderbilt Health.
About the sale to Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt Health announced Monday it has completed the acquisition of the 270-bed Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville to create Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, promising additional staffing and pediatric ER services. Under the sale, Vanderbilt also acquired the freestanding emergency room Tennova ER-Sango, along with the hospital’s related businesses, including physician clinics and outpatient services.
Vanderbilt announced in October it planned to acquire full ownership of Tennova-Clarksville from Community Health Systems Inc. for $600 million. Since 2021, Vanderbilt has held a 20% minority interest in the hospital, its freestanding emergency department and related physician practices. This purchase gives Vanderbilt the remaining 80%.
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‘Everyone is going to be extremely proud’
Davis will focus on improving all aspects of operating performance as the senior executive/administrator for VCH, ensuring patient-focused, high performance, results-oriented operations to support its mission, vision and business operations, the release said.
“The growth of Clarksville and Montgomery County – its attractiveness to businesses and the robustness of its communities – make it a very attractive location to live and work. My wife and I are now living proof,” said Davis, a Vanderbilt University graduate who later received his MBA in Healthcare from Lipscomb University.
“Taking the helm of the newest hospital member of the Vanderbilt Health family of hospitals is a proud moment personally and professionally. I look forward to meeting with stakeholders, getting to know more people, and delivering the goals and objectives Vanderbilt has for the region. I know everyone is going to be extremely proud to say Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is their hospital.”
More information is available at the Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital website.
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