# Chris Harrison

> Chris Harrison is the Brentwood-based chief executive officer of Quorum Health. An active CPA with degrees from Tennessee Wesleyan University and Belmont University, he joined Quorum in July 2020 to lead financial planning and analysis, became CFO in April 2022 and CEO in June 2023. His current public agenda includes shared administrative services and a proposed transition to nonprofit ownership through Healthside Partners.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Quorum Health
- **Organizations:** Quorum Health, HCA Healthcare, LifePoint Health, Beaumont Health, Surgery Partners
- **Education:** Master of Accountancy, Belmont University, Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Wesleyan University
- **Known for:** Advanced from Quorum’s SVP of financial planning and analysis to CEO in less than three years., Holds an active Certified Public Accountant credential., Led Quorum during the development of a shared administrative and technology services offering.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2020** — Held finance and operations leadership positions at HCA Healthcare, LifePoint Health, Beaumont Health and Surgery Partners.
- **2020-07** — Joined Quorum Health as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.
- **2022-04** — Promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Quorum Health.
- **2023-06** — Quorum announced his appointment as Chief Executive Officer on June 1.
- **2025-11** — Discussed plans for a management services organization at Becker’s CEO + CFO Roundtable.
- **2026-05** — Led Quorum when it announced an agreement for a proposed transition to nonprofit ownership.

## Achievements

- Advanced from Quorum’s SVP of financial planning and analysis to CEO in less than three years.
- Holds an active Certified Public Accountant credential.
- Led Quorum during the development of a shared administrative and technology services offering.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Oregon approved the proposed Quorum-Healthside transaction with conditions on October 7 and amended the proposed order October 8; this is a regulatory milestone, not confirmation of transaction closing.
- **2026-08** — Participated in a Nashville Business Journal sponsored roundtable with Thrivence leaders about transitions and partnerships.
- **2026-06** — A proposed Banner asset sale to a Quorum affiliate anticipated Harrison remaining CEO following the nonprofit transition.
- **2026-05** — Quorum announced a definitive agreement with QKA Health Corporation, doing business as Healthside Partners, for a nonprofit transition.

## Links

- Website: https://quorumhealth.com/about-us/our-team/chris-harrison/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-harrison-cpa

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Last updated: 2026-10-22