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146 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know | 2026

Will cook named Becker's Hospital Review's list of top rural hospital presidents and CEOs for 2026.
Will Cook, President & CEO of Vail Health

For millions of patients throughout the U.S., rural hospitals serve as the only feasible care option in their area. The CEOs who run these institutions understand that access to quality healthcare services in rural communities can make all the difference in both outcomes and overall patient experiences.

The leaders featured here are simultaneously chief executive, community anchor, workforce developer and crisis manager. They are charged with navigating razor-thin margins, persistent staffing shortages and the longstanding impact of the pandemic, all while actively driving growth, expanding services, modernizing facilities and cultivating skilled teams.

See the full list on BeckersHospitalReview.com >

Congratulations to Vail Health CEO & President Will Cook on being named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of top rural hospital presidents and CEOs to know this year. Since stepping into the role in 2019, Will’s leadership has helped position Vail Health as one of the world’s most advanced mountain hospitals.

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