UHS Behavioral Health President Matthew Peterson resigns, CEO assumes interim role

Filed May 21, 2026 · Period ending May 18, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• high

  Matthew Peterson, Executive VP and President of Behavioral Health since 2019, resigned effective June 19, 2026 to pursue a non-competitive external opportunity. CEO Marc Miller will temporarily oversee the division with senior VPs while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

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• medium

  The departure creates interim leadership uncertainty in UHS's Behavioral Health division, a key business segment. The company has commenced an immediate search for a permanent replacement but provided no timeline for completion.

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• low

  Peterson will forfeit all unvested equity compensation including stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based RSUs upon departure, receiving only accrued and vested benefits.

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