Thomas M. Frist, Jr.

Thomas M. Frist Jr. is an American healthcare business executive and physician, known for co-founding the healthcare company Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) in 1968. HCA became one of the largest providers of hospital services in the U.S. His leadership helped shape modern healthcare management. Beyond his business ventures, Frist is also involved in philanthropy and public service. He served as a U.S. Senate minority leader, leveraging his background in medicine and business to influence healthcare policy. His career bridges healthcare delivery, entrepreneurship, and public policy, making him a prominent figure in American healthcare and politics.