Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services | Gibson gets it! | Spring/Summer 2020

GibsonHospital.org 1 0 GAHHS benefits local, state economy Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services employs over 800 people directly, expending $61,938,362 a year on direct payroll, creating 1,130 in indirect jobs with $85,208,605 in indirect payroll. Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services spends $80,063,946 on supplies (including professional fees and purchased services) and $10,517,901 on capital—both direct and indirect—for a total of $90,581,847 combined. Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services has a total annual economic impact of $237.7 million . Read the full story online. Go to www.gibsonhospital .org/media-and-events/ news-and-updates . GAHHS CEO Rob Schmitt named one of Becker’s Healthcare 60 Rural CEOs to Know for the seventh year in a row Trade publication Becker’s Healthcare has released its 2020 list of leaders making a positive impact on their organizations. For the seventh year in a row, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services (GAHHS) CEO Rob Schmitt has been named among these top 60 rural hospital and health system CEOs to know, one of only two CEOs selected from Illinois. Schmitt, who has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, is a fellow of both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Schmitt began his tenure at GAHHS on December 9, 2002, as the Chief Financial Officer. He was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GAHHS on April 1, 2007. Since joining GAHHS, the organization has expanded its reach throughout eight neighboring counties, with clinics in ten rural communities outside of Gibson City. State and national recognition GAHHS is now the largest Critical Access Hospital in Illinois. In addition, GAHHS has been recognized at the state and national levels for providing high quality care and high patient satisfaction by organizations like DNV GL – Healthcare, Ivantage, Women’s Choice Award, National Rural Healthcare Association, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In receiving the recognition, Schmitt acknowledged his supportive colleagues. “It is an honor to be recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as a ‘Rural CEO to Know.’ I am privileged to work with outstanding people at GAHHS. I am surrounded by a great team, especially Robin Rose, COO, who goes above and beyond in all that she does for GAHHS and this community. I am blessed to be part of a wonderful organization,” said Schmitt. For inclusion on this list, individuals must serve as CEOs of hospitals in “rural” areas, defined as locations outside of major metropolitan areas. The full list can be read here: www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/ 60-rural-hospital-ceos-to-know-2020.html Note: Individuals cannot pay for inclusion on this list.