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FirstHealth of the Carolinas announces Autumn McFann, MBA, CPA, as new CFO

By Staff Report, posted Jan 7, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com

Autumn McFann, MBA, CPA.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas 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 over 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, Ky. 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 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, in a press release.

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

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