LifePoint Hospitals Names Leif Murphy CFO

(RTTNews) - LifePoint Hospitals Inc. (LPNT), Wednesday said it has appointed Leif Murphy as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 14. Murphy succeeds Jeffrey Sherman, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity in Dallas, Texas, that is located closer to his family.

Chief Executive William Carpenter said, "Jeff has helped advance our organic growth initiatives, target key acquisitions and position the Company to benefit from healthcare reform to create long-term value for shareholders. On behalf of the entire LifePoint Board and management team, I thank him for his many contributions and wish him and his family much happiness in the years ahead."

Carpenter continued, "We are pleased to name Leif as chief financial officer. Leif is an exceptional leader, and we believe he is ideally suited to take on the role of chief financial officer. Leif's two decades of experience in healthcare, business development and finance have helped him cultivate a unique skillset and extensive knowledge of our industry."