Aiken Regional Names New Chief Financial Officer

Aiken Regional Names New Chief Financial Officer
 
Aiken, South Carolina – Aiken Regional Medical Centers is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Chatterton to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 7. In this role, Chatterton is responsible for oversight of the system’s strategic financial plan and operations to ensure the organization’s fiscal viability. She is also responsible for internal controls, monitoring performance and further delivering on strategic and financial initiatives.
 
Chatterton comes to Aiken Regional from Steward Health Care in Arizona, where she served as the Arizona Market Chief Financial Officer.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our leadership team as our new CFO,” said Matt Merrifield, CEO of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. “She will be instrumental in guiding our financial strategy while maintaining our commitment to providing quality, compassionate healthcare to our community. I look forward to working alongside her as she further develops our strategic, financial initiatives.”
 
Chatterton brings nearly 25 years of healthcare experience to Aiken Regional. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix in Arizona and completed the Healthcare Executive Leadership Program with Arizona State University.
 
“I look forward to joining and working alongside a team that places patient safety and compassionate care to its family, friends and neighbors at the forefront,” Chatterton stated. “When I visited Aiken and Aiken Regional, I was immediately welcomed with a warm, caring nature amid every interaction, and I look forward to continue helping equip our team with the resources they need to focus on providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.”
 
About Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of more than 100 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
 
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