Power of Attorney for David V. Rice

This filing indicates that David V. Rice, an Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (CYH), has executed a Power of Attorney. This document designates specific individuals, including CHRISTOPHER G. COBB, as attorneys-in-fact. These attorneys are authorized to execute and file necessary SEC forms, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, related to the reporting of securities ownership and transactions by Mr. Rice as an officer of the company, in accordance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Mr. Rice is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked. The filing date for this document is May 14, 2026, with the period of report being May 12, 2026.