Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer

On September 10, 2025, Community Health Systems, Inc. (the "Company"), the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") appointed Kevin J. Hammons, who currently serves as the President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2025, replacing Tim L. Hingtgen, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is retiring on September 30, 2025. In this capacity, Mr. Hammons will serve as the Company's principal executive officer. The contemplated appointment of Mr. Hammons as Interim Chief Executive Officer and retirement of Mr. Hingtgen as a director and executive officer of the Company were previously announced in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on July 23, 2025, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

In addition, on September 10, 2025, the Board appointed Jason K. Johnson, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2025, replacing Mr. Hammons in conjunction with Mr. Hammons' appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer. In connection therewith, Mr. Johnson will serve as the Company's principal financial officer, and will also continue to serve as the Company's principal accounting officer. The contemplated appointment of Mr. Johnson as Interim Chief Financial Officer was previously announced in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on July 23, 2025, which is incorporated herein by reference.