Richard J. Frist

Richard J. Frist is an American physician and businessman who served as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee from 1995 to 2007. He is known for his work in healthcare policy, emphasizing medical innovation and reform. Frist is also a successful entrepreneur, founding the healthcare company HCA (Hospital Corporation of America), one of the largest hospital operators in the world. His background combines medical expertise with business leadership, and he has been involved in efforts to improve healthcare systems and policies in the United States.