FirstHealth of the Carolinas

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FirstHealth of the Carolinas Announces Autumn McFann, MBA, CPA, as New Chief Financial Officer

PINEHURST, N.C. — FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a private, not-for-profit health care network headquartered in Pinehurst, North Carolina, is pleased to announce the appointment of Autumn McFann, MBA, CPA, as its new chief financial officer, effective March 2, 2026.

McFann brings 26 years of progressive experience in accounting and health care financial leadership, including more than 11 years in a CFO role. Most recently, she has served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at UK King’s Daughters, a large non-profit health system in Ashland, Kentucky, with $1.1 billion in net revenue serving 20 counties across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. In this position, she provided strategic financial and administrative oversight for a comprehensive system encompassing two hospitals, a long-term care facility, an employed medical group with more than 50 clinics, urgent care centers and additional services.

Her notable accomplishments include leading financial turnarounds that significantly improved operating income, spearheading revenue cycle transformations that reduced accounts receivable days and directing successful bond refinancings and capital restructurings. With oversight of information technology, McFann has implemented major platforms such as Epic, Workday and Lawson, while demonstrating success in building and mentoring high-performing finance teams.

McFann is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from Morehead State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude) from Marshall University.

“With her deep expertise in strategic financial leadership, health care operations, revenue cycle optimization, compliance and team development, Autumn is exceptionally well-prepared to guide FirstHealth’s financial strategy as we continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality care to our communities,” said Mickey W. Foster, CEO of FirstHealth of the Carolinas.

McFann, along with her husband, Brad, and their two daughters, Adrian and Avery, is excited to relocate to North Carolina and join the Pinehurst community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Autumn to our executive leadership team,” Foster added. “Her proven leadership will strengthen our organization and support our ongoing commitment to excellence.”

This appointment follows the retirement of FirstHealth’s chief financial officer, Jeff Casey, who dedicated nearly three decades of unwavering service and leadership to FirstHealth of the Carolinas.

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit health care network serving 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. With four hospitals and more than 6,600 employees, FirstHealth is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. For more information, visit www.firsthealth.org.