Hardin named to Becker’s Rising Stars: 67 Healthcare Leaders Under 40

Finance Director/Controller Brian Hardin was named as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Rising stars: 67 healthcare leaders under 40” in the list published August 30.

The list’s introduction stated: “The next generation of healthcare leaders prioritizes access to care, cost reduction and patient experience. These motivated, ambitious and forward-thinking individuals are perfectly positioned to impact the future of healthcare. Becker's is thrilled to honor these rising stars in healthcare, who are 40 years old or younger and quickly rose within the ranks of their organizations.”

Hardin’s entry reads: Mr. Hardin oversees a team of 13 employees across multiple specialties, including payroll, accounts payable, accounting, financial reporting and audit and data analytics. He is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting across the organization. He oversees cash management, operating funds, investments and more. He is also charged with the system's yearly audit and capital budgeting process. Mr. Hardin returned to UNC in 2023 after spending two years in public accounting, bringing its latest audit to a close. He has been with UNC for over eight years in a variety of different roles, including practice manager, advanced analytics consultant and manager of data analytics and business intelligence. 

Long Named to Becker's 35 Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know List

Director of Supply Chain Management Candace Long was named as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “35 Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know” in the list published Friday, July 14.

Long’s entry reads: “She guided the organization in the implementation of two new supply chain systems during its integration with Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health. She recently helped to identify approximately $1 million in supply savings to be achieved over the next 12 months. Ms. Long was promoted to her current role in May 2022, after previously serving as interim director.”