AdaptHealth Announces New Chief Operating Officer

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corporation (AHCO), a patient-centered, home health solutions provider, appointed Scott Barnhart as the new chief operating officer, effective Sept. 23.

Barnhart has more than 30 years of experience in global operations leadership, including supply chain management, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, customer service and product portfolio management. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer of Qurate Retail Group, where he managed operations and productivity improvements. 

Barnhart previously held senior executive positions at several industries, including president of global medical products and supply chain at Cardinal Health, in which he developed a supply chain transformation strategy to improve productivity, innovation, quality and customer experience.

“The change we’re announcing supports our ongoing efforts to create clear roles and responsibilities, drive effective management and align the organization’s structure to best reflect our business processes,” said Suzanne Foster, chief executive officer of AdaptHealth. “The skillsets Scott brings will help us advance our commitment to delivering exceptional care to our patients while fostering organic growth through disciplined operational excellence. There’s a bright future for AdaptHealth and this change serves to best position us to seize upon the opportunities ahead.”