Jon Bates serves as Chief Financial Officer at NUTEX HEALTH INC., a leading operator of innovative micro-hospitals and telemedicine-enabled acute care facilities. Appointed in April 2023, Bates oversees all financial operations, including strategic planning, capital allocation, investor relations, and compliance, playing a key role in supporting the company's rapid expansion and commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare. With more than 25 years of finance leadership in the healthcare sector, he brings deep expertise in managing complex financial structures amid regulatory and market challenges. Prior to joining Nutex Health, Bates was CFO of the Hospital Division at TeamHealth, where he directed financial strategy for a nationwide network of hospitals, achieving multimillion-dollar cost reductions through operational efficiencies and revenue cycle optimizations. Earlier, he held senior finance roles at Community Health Systems (CHS), including Vice President of Finance, where he spearheaded mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures that strengthened balance sheets and drove profitability across acute care assets. His track record includes navigating public company reporting, SEC compliance, and growth initiatives in dynamic healthcare environments. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and graduate of the University of Tennessee with a BS in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Memphis, Bates is recognized for his ability to align financial discipline with clinical innovation. At Nutex Health, he continues to advance the company's micro-hospital model, optimizing capital deployment to fuel national growth while enhancing stakeholder value.