People in Common Orgs
People with positions in the same orgs as Thomas Frist Jr
Former Air Force flight surgeon took HCA, nation's largest hospital operator, private with Bain Capital, KKR and Merrill Lynch in 2006. At the time the $33 billion leveraged buyout was the largest in history; eclipsed by $45 billion purchase of power giant TXU 4 months later. "Being private in these times is a blessing. The timing couldn't have been better." Founded Hospital Corp. of America with father and Jack Massey 1968; took public following year. Led management buyout 1989; took public again 3 years later. Merged with Richard Rainwater's Columbia Hospital Corp.; stepped down 1994, became chief exec again 3 years later. Nashville native now focused on philanthropy through family foundation.