Howard Brown will begin his tenure leading the organization’s financial initiatives at the end of August.
Orlando Health—a Florida-based healthcare provider with over $3 billion in total revenues—has appointed Howard Brown as the chief financial officer for its south-central region.
The south-central region includes Orlando Health—Health Central Hospital, and Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital. Brown—who has almost two decades of financial healthcare experience—will begin his new role on August 29, 2022, where he will oversee the daily operating expenses, and develop key performance indicators for the organization.
Before joining Orlando Health, Brown spent six years as CFO for Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He also served as CFO for North Shore Medical Center in Miami, and financial controller for St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
"Howard is an established healthcare leader with a strong financial acumen," Philip Koovakada, senior vice president, Orlando Health South Central Region and president, Orlando Health—Health Central Hospital, said in a release announcing Brown’s appointment. "His experience and ability to build strong relationships will help the team continue driving toward excellence."
Amanda Schiavo is the Finance Editor for HealthLeaders.