In April 2024, Ms. Willis was named CFO for Lakeview Hospital, part of New Orleans-based LCMC Health. In this role, she leads Lakeview’s executive team and is responsible for the hospital’s financial operations and performance. She brings more than a decade of career experience to the position, spanning healthcare, nonprofit, government and real estate. Most recently, she served as CFO and chief administrative officer at New Orleans East Hospital, which is also part of LCMC Health. There, she excelled in financial management, strategic planning and operations.
Becker's Recognition
Danielle Willishas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

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Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
2024 Winner

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Rural Hospital CFOs to Know
Historically, rural areas have suffered a lack of access to quality healthcare. Members of rural communities may have to travel long distances, pay exorbitant costs, or face other barriers. Rural hospitals work hard to ease the burden on underserved communities, and CFOs are a crucial part of the equation.
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Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
The chief financial officers featured on this list are helming financial functions for health systems and hospitals throughout the U.S. These leaders are instrumental in strategic financial planning, expansions and joint ventures for their organizations. These CFOs take on responsibility for the financial sustainability of their hospitals and health systems, and are key to their organizations’ overall success.
