Mr. Hankins balances the needs of multiple stakeholders: shareholders, team members, patients and the community as CEO of AVALA, which includes a 21-bed hospital. He is committed to making effective, data-driven decisions, adapting to the healthcare industry’s ever-changing markets, fostering a positive company culture and demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior. His efforts helped AVALA be recognized with multiple awards such as Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2022.
J. William Hankins. CEOof AVALA.has been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals are critical to the success of the U.S. healthcare system to expand access to care in remote areas. CEOs at the helm of these important community institutions have many responsibilities to make sure their hospitals thrive.
The executives featured on this list have put their heart and soul into ensuring their communities have access to the best healthcare services possible. While rural hospitals across the country have faced closure in recent years, these leaders have developed a model for not only surviving, but thriving.
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