MEDITECH is proud to recognize the exceptional leadership of its customer executives, recently named by Becker's Hospital Review among "Women Hospital CEOs to Know" and "Rural Hospital CEOs to Know." These visionary leaders are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, driving significant positive change and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence within their organizations and the communities they serve.
The Women Hospital CEOs to Know list featured leaders who are "driving growth, cultivating positive workplace cultures, expanding access to care, and boosting satisfaction for both providers and patients.” These customers are increasing access, equity, and inclusion while also driving improvements in healthcare delivery.
Becker’s Rural Hospital CEOs to Know list recognizes their “vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas,” and honors their efforts in tackling staffing shortages and the lingering impacts of the pandemic.
While overall 34 MEDITECH customers were recognized across the two lists, five execs were featured on both lists, including:
Mile Bluff Medical Center CEO Dara Bartels - recognized for a second consecutive year by Becker’s for her leadership in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to over 55,000 residents across south-central Wisconsin. Under her guidance, the medical center has seen significant strides in operational efficiency, including the successful integration of AI-powered tools that save clinicians valuable time and enhance patient care.
Augusta Health President & CEO Mary Mannix - honored for her role in transforming Augusta into a nationally recognized, community-focused health system serving over 300,000 individuals in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Her initiatives - including mobile clinics, partnerships with Duke Cancer Network and Mayo Clinic Care Network, and developing a multispecialty provider group and Medicare-approved ACO - earned Augusta Health national acclaim, including the 2024 CMS "Health Equity Award" and AHA "Equity of Care Award."
Newman Regional Health CEO Dr. Cathy Pimple - recognized for over 30 years of experience, emphasizing clinical excellence, workforce development, and strategic innovation. Her dedication to healthcare's future included a $500,000 investment in Emporia State University's simulation hospital, to strengthen local nursing education and recruitment.
Henry County Hospital CEO Kristi Barnd - named for her contributions to revolutionizing rural healthcare. She led the adoption of MEDITECH’s cloud-based MaaS solution, improving efficiency and patient engagement, and earning awards like the "Healthy Worksite Gold Award" and 5-star patient communication ratings.
Heywood Hospital President & CEO Rozanna Penney - celebrated for steering her organization through Chapter 11 restructuring, achieving $14 million in annualized savings, and earning a 4-star CMS quality rating in 2024. As the first female CEO of Heywood, Ms. Penney is a prominent mentor and advocate for addressing regional health disparities.
Other MEDITECH customer executives honored as Women Hospital CEOs to Know include:
- Sharn Barbarin, CEO of Medical City Arlington (Arlington, TX)
- Kelly L. P. Braverman, President & CEO of Witham Health Services (Lebanon, IN)
- Joanna Conley, President & CEO of Doctors Hospital (Augusta, GA)
- Laura Gamble, CEO of Pender Community (Pender, NE)
- Kaye Green, CEO of Roosevelt General (Portales, NM)
- Katrina Keefer, President & CEO of DCH (Tuscaloosa, AL)
- Sonja LaBarbera, President & CEO of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare (Wallingford, CT)
- Lori Mazanec, CEO of Box Butte General Hospital (Alliance, NE)
- Darlene Rodowicz, President & CEO of Berkshire Health System (Pittsfield, MA)
- Christine Schuster, RN, President & CEO of Emerson Health (Concord, MA)
- Rebecca Segal, President & CEO of Fauquier Health (Warrenton, VA)
- Traci Thibodeaux, CEO of Beauregard Health System (Lafayette, LA)
- Meagan Weber, DPT, CEO of Scotland County (Memphis, MO)
Other MEDITECH customer executives recognized as Rural Hospital CEOs to Know include:
- Jeremy Bradford, President & CEO of Calvert Health System (Prince Frederick, MD)
- Patrick A. Charmel, President & CEO of Griffin Hospital (Derby, CT)
- Randall Dauby, CEO of Pinckneyville Community Hospital District (Pinckneyville, IL)
- Alan Finley, President of Dardanelle Regional Medical Center (Dardanelle, AR)
- Eric Fish, MD, President & CEO of Schneck Medical Center (Seymour, IN)
- Lari Gooding, CEO, Allendale County Hospital (Fairfax, SC)
- Jonathan Hatfield, CEO of Klickitat Valley Health (Goldendale, WA)
- Arlan Johnson, CEO of Howard County Medical Center (St. Paul, NE)
- Clint Kotal, CEO of Methodist Hospital, Hill County (Fredericksburg, TX)
- Bob Kroese, CEO of Pella Regional Health Center (Pella, IA)
- Thomas Mee, BSN, RN, CEO of North Country Healthcare (Whitefield, NH)
- Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Memorial Hospital (Montrose, CO)
- Rozanna Penney, President & CEO of Heywood Hospital (Gardner, MA)
- Ashley Pool, CEO of Highlands Medical Center (Scottsboro, AL)
- Candy Powell, Administrator of Collingsworth General Hospital (Wellington, TX)
- Jason Wren, CEO of Medical Center Decatur (Decatur, TX)
"This recognition is a testament to our customers’ unwavering dedication to innovation, patient well-being, and community health," said MEDITECH Vice President of Customer Experience Shannon Connell. “These leaders have faced numerous daunting challenges, and their ability to overcome these obstacles and maintain high-quality care is truly transformative. We congratulate them on all of their achievements and look forward to their continued leadership.”
