Dr. Gilliland leads Geisinger, a system featuring more than 160 care sites, including 10 hospitals, along with a health plan and the College of Health Sciences. Under his leadership, Geisinger has embarked on nearly $2 billion in facility expansion and improvements across its footprint, increased critical access with the opening of the system’s second behavioral health facility, and addressed clinical pipeline shortages by expanding its nursing school and adding a Master’s in Genetic Counseling degree. Dr. Gilliland has been a vocal advocate for rural healthcare funding at the state and federal levels, ensuring that rural communities can continue to access high-quality care close to home, a cause that has become a defining pillar of his leadership. Through board roles with digital health companies Color and Gemini Health, he brings a clinical lens to healthcare innovation, helping ensure that new tools and technologies align with the practical realities of care delivery. He is a recognized speaker on AI, value-based care and rural healthcare, frequently sharing his perspective at industry forums.
