Mr. Terwilliger serves as president of the Puget Sound market for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, responsible for all operational results across quality, safety and patient experience for the region. He oversees operations across 10 hospitals, 300 care sites and 18,000 employees in the Pacific Northwest. Since joining in 2021, he has driven improvements in quality, safety, patient experience and operational efficiency while fostering greater integration across acute care, ambulatory care and physician practices. Mr. Terwilliger has spearheaded post-pandemic recovery efforts, balancing innovation with fiscal responsibility to maintain access to high-quality care throughout the region. His leadership has contributed to staff satisfaction, clinical advancements and the launch of strategic partnerships that enhance patient care delivery. Mr. Terwilliger brings over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, including roles at prestigious institutions like Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and UCLA Health System in Los Angeles.
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