TriStar Summit Medical Center appoints Lauren Sligh as chief financial officer

TriStar Summit Medical Center, part HCA Healthcare, is pleased to announce that Lauren Sligh has assumed the role of chief financial officer. In this role, Sligh will oversee financial operations for the 234-bed hospital and TriStar Mt. Juliet ER.

Sligh brings more than a decade of experience in financial and performance improvement. She most recently served as chief financial officer at TriStar Horizon Medical Center.

Before that, Sligh served as division controller for HCA Healthcare’s Far West Division, a network of 8 hospitals, 11 ambulatory surgery centers, 19 urgent care centers and multiple outpatient and physician practice locations across California and Nevada. Sligh also held roles in labor management, emergency services and bed management performance improvement roles in both the Far West and South Atlantic divisions.

“We are delighted to welcome Lauren to our team,” said Cindy Bergmeier, chief executive officer of TriStar Summit Medical Center. “Her deep financial expertise and broad experience across the healthcare industry make her an exceptional addition to our facility. Lauren brings a strong track record of leadership, along with a thoughtful, strategic approach to growth and operational excellence — qualities we are excited to see in action.”

Sligh received her Master of Accountancy from Auburn University, a Master of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Clemson University.