Behind every investment in our mission is thoughtful financial leadership. Across our organization, strategic decisions are helping strengthen operations, support growth and position us to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Weldon Gage has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review 2026 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know list, which recognizes financial leaders whose strategic vision and operational discipline help position healthcare organizations for long-term success.
Weldon leads enterprise financial strategy for our organization, overseeing financial management, revenue cycle and health plan functions across our statewide network. His leadership has helped improve our financial position while sustaining investment in our mission during one of healthcare’s most challenging financial environments.
Under his leadership, our organization achieved a $600 million financial turnaround while maintaining strong credit ratings and advancing long-term growth initiatives. He has guided the financial planning and funding strategies behind major capital investments, including our expansion into Central Texas and enhancements to clinical infrastructure across the system.
Weldon also supports development of the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center in collaboration with UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, helping advance a transformational investment that will expand access to specialized pediatric cancer care for generations to come.
This recognition reflects Weldon’s leadership and our organization’s continued focus on responsible financial stewardship that enables exceptional care today and for years to come.
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Please join us in congratulating Weldon on this outstanding achievement!