Mr. Erickson leads Bingham Healthcare, a critical access hospital network with more than 1,000 staff, more than 160 credentialed specialists and more than 100 patient services. Mr. Erickson joined Bingham Hospital in 2006 and progressed through roles including assistant administrator and COO before being named CEO in 2017. Over more than a decade, including time spent leading physician recruitment, he has helped grow the medical staff to more than 150 providers and expanded service offerings to more than 35 physician specialties. Mr. Erickson has championed community health efforts including a community resource booklet for Eastern Idahoans and, in August 2025, the Bumps & Bruises Clinic program to ease the financial burden of back-to-school costs for local families. He also championed the adoption of a unified EHR platform to strengthen coordination across the organization. Bingham Memorial Hospital marked its 75th anniversary in June 2025, an occasion recognized by the American Hospital Association for the hospital’s long-standing commitment to rural healthcare. The organization separately received the American Hospital Association’s national “Rural Healthcare Excellence” award in 2025.
Becker's Recognition
Jake Ericksonhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
67 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know
Becker’s is thrilled to recognize 67 CEOs and top leaders of critical access hospitals from across the U.S. The leaders recognized below successfully navigated their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to focus on growing access to care as a valuable community resource.
The following CEOs of critical access hospitals are lauded for their dedication to innovation, safety and quality. Many of these CEOs have led service line expansions, recruitment efforts, and partnerships with larger hospitals and health systems. These CEOs are devoted to the continuous improvement of their critical access hospitals, knowing just how crucial they are to the communities they serve.
2024 Winner

Executives
Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know
The following CEOs of critical access hospitals are lauded for their dedication to innovation, safety and quality. Many of these CEOs have led service line expansions, recruitment efforts, and partnerships with larger hospitals and health systems. These CEOs are devoted to the continuous improvement of their critical access hospitals, knowing just how crucial they are to the communities they serve.
2026 Winner

