$2.6 billion LifePoint Hospitals, based in Brentwood, Tenn., has hired Michael Coggin as senior vice president and chief accounting officer. In this role, Coggin will oversee the activities of the corporate accounting department and the dissemination of financial management reports, including financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.

Prior to joining LifePoint, Coggin served as senior vice president and chief financial officer for Specialty Care Services Group, a multiple service line healthcare company located in Nashville. His extensive experience in healthcare, finance, and accounting includes previous management positions with renal dialysis organizations Fresenius Medical Care and Renal Care Group.