HomeTown Health, an organization of 70 rural hospitals in the Southeast, announced Derek Rozier as the 2021 Chief Financial Officer of the Year at the HomeTown Health 22nd Annual Fall Conference held at Callaway Gardens October 19-22, 2021.

 HomeTown Health recognizes hospital leaders who are dedicated to the cause of rural healthcare through their proven service to their hospitals at its annual awards presentation.

According to HomeTown Health, LRMC operating margin has improved by 10 percent over the past three years, days cash on hand has gone up by 100 days, and operating income has improved by $5 million under Rozier’s leadership. 

HomeTown Health’s mission is to do everything legally, morally and ethically possible to promote, sustain and maintain rural healthcare in the communities which its member facilities serve.