Mr. Riter provides strategic financial leadership across Adventist Health’s North Coast Network, a multi-campus rural health system serving Northern California communities, where he is responsible for financial strategy, operating and capital planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management. He leads the development of internal controls and financial governance structures and partners with executive, clinical and operational leaders to evaluate complex financial and strategic initiatives in rural healthcare environments. Mr. Riter brings nearly 30 years of experience across health systems, consulting and population health. Before joining Adventist Health, he served as national practice leader for revenue cycle consulting at Moss Adams/Baker Tilly, where he built the practice into a multimillion-dollar business. Earlier, as vice president and head of reimbursement for Renton, Wash.-based Providence, he led a team of more than 50 professionals and helped realize approximately $1 billion in incremental revenue through strategic reimbursement initiatives. He also led efforts to secure, manage and report on more than $1.6 billion in federal Covid-19 relief funding, and previously held roles at Ernst & Young, Boston-based Mass General Brigham and PacifiCare Health System in Cypress, Calif.
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Becker's Recognition
Richard Riterhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2026 Winner

