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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-141627"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CYH"
cik: "0001108109"
company_name: "COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC"
filed_at: "2024-12-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T21:27:34.887694+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CHS announces consulting agreement with retiring exec Lynn Simon for $25k/month through 2027

## Summary
- Lynn T. Simon, M.D. retiring as President, Healthcare Innovation and CMO effective Dec 31, 2024.
- Consultancy agreement from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2027; monthly fee of $25,000.
- She will continue vesting in previously granted stock options and restricted stock per schedules.
- Simon subject to non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions during the term.
- COBRA medical coverage for Simon and spouse available through Dec 31, 2027.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-141627
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CYH
- cik: 0001108109
- company_name: COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
- filed_at: 2024-12-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1108109/000095017024141627/0000950170-24-141627-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1108109/000095017024141627/cyh-20241231.htm

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