Mr. Hanigan became CEO of Whitman Hospital in 2014 after serving as COO of WhidbeyHealth in Coupeville, Wash. In addition to his responsibilities at Whitman Hospital, Mr. Hanigan serves as a board member for the Whitman County Health Network and is a member of the Colfax Rotary. He is also an active board member of the Association of Washington public hospital district, public hospital district workers’ compensation board, The Rural Collaborative and the Rural Health Enterprise.
Becker's Recognition
Hank Haniganhas 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.
2025 Winner

