As CEO of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, Mr. Ratner oversees operations at critical access Margaretville Hospital and the adjacent Mountainside Residential Care Center in rural New York’s Catskill Mountains. Over the past year, he has driven key initiatives, including launching a community paramedicine program to reduce hospital readmissions and hosting an opioid roundtable to address substance use disorders. At Mountainside, Mr. Ratner introduced certified nurse assistant training classes, resulting in new job opportunities and the ability to welcome more residents. Additionally, he ensured wage increases for healthcare workers. His CEO responsibilities also include overseeing HealthAlliance Hospital, where he is guiding the transformation into the HealthAlliance Healthy Village, and the construction of a $220 million critical care tower at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Mr. Ratner has over 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership and is known for collaborating with community leaders to improve care delivery.
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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.
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