Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - Form 8-K

As previously announced, William B. Rutherford, HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s (the "Company's") Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer notified the Company of his intent to retire, effective May 1, 2024. In conjunction with Mr. Rutherford's retirement, Christopher F. Wyatt, age 47, will succeed Mr. Rutherford as principal accounting officer, effective May 1, 2024. Additionally, Mr. Wyatt will continue to serve as the Company's Senior Vice President and Controller, a position he has held since April 2016.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Wyatt and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Wyatt was appointed. There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-K, between Mr. Wyattand any of the Company's executive officers or directors or persons nominated or chosen to become a director or executive officer. There are no transactions in which Mr. Wyatt has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.