HCA Houston Healthcare hospital names chief medical officer

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake has appointed Musaddiq Waheed, MD, as its new chief medical officer, marking a significant leadership transition at the Webster, Texas-based hospital. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Waheed succeeds Nathan Deal, MD, who recently took on a similar role at another HCA facility. This change underscores the hospital's commitment to enhancing its medical leadership and patient care standards, reflecting broader trends in healthcare management as institutions seek to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.