Montgomery Jackson Hospital Appoints New CEO, Board Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama, currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has appointed a new three-member board of trustees and named John Quinlivan as CEO to guide its restructuring efforts. The new board, which took leadership on October 31, includes Charles Evans as chairman, Jeff Crudele, and Gary M. Murphey, all bringing extensive healthcare management and financial expertise to oversee the hospital's financial recovery, infrastructure repairs, payer contract improvements, and operational resets. John Quinlivan, with 19 years of experience at HCA Healthcare and a background in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, was selected as CEO to lead the hospital towards a feasible bankruptcy recovery plan and operational efficiency. The hospital continues to operate through a $25 million debtor-in-possession loan and has received support pledges from Montgomery County and City Council to aid in its financial recovery and repair needs. This leadership overhaul is seen as a pivotal step to position Jackson Hospital to serve the community's healthcare needs sustainably for the future despite its significant challenges, including deferred maintenance and financial distress.