Capella Healthcare Promotes Richard Charbonneau To Vice President-Development
February 22, 2011Franklin, TN – Capella Healthcare, Inc. announces the promotion of Richard “Rick” Charbonneau to Vice President-Development, according to Andrew Slusser, Senior Vice President – Acquisitions and Development.
“With the significant opportunities we are experiencing in development now, Rick will be a tremendous asset for our team,” Slusser said. “In addition to his 20+ years of health care experience, his unique knowledge of the northwestern United States will be especially beneficial.”
Charbonneau joined Capella in 2005 – as a charter employee – with responsibilities for physician recruitment, business development and managed care contracting. While he will continue with his managed care role, the new position expands his development responsibilities, with a primary focus on opportunities in the northwest and on in-market developments, working with Capella’s existing communities.
Prior to joining Capella, Charbonneau served as Vice President of Managed Care for HCA in their northwest market after having served as Director of Development and Managed Care at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Washington. He also served as Director of Managed Care with Matrix Rehabilitation, Inc. and HealthSouth, both of which are located in Seattle.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University and completed the three-year ISP/MHA option program through University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business, earning a Credential of Advanced Studies in Health Services Administration.
About Capella Healthcare
Capella Healthcare partners with communities to build strong local healthcare systems that are known for quality patient care. Based in Franklin, Tenn., Capella owns and/or operates 13 general acute-care hospitals in seven states. With the philosophy that all healthcare is local, Capella collaborates with each hospital’s medical staff, board and community leadership to take care to the next level. The company has access to significant leadership and financial resources, reinvesting 100% of net cash flow into its family of hospitals to strengthen and expand services and facilities.