Ms. Davila leads Desert View Hospital, a rural critical access hospital in Nevada, bringing more than 40 years of healthcare operations experience to a challenging environment defined by workforce shortages, shifting reimbursement models, and the complex needs of a largely rural and aging population. Under her leadership, the hospital has maintained financial stability and regulatory compliance while strengthening revenue cycle performance, reducing clinical staff turnover and building a leadership team capable of managing the unique demands of rural critical access care. Ms. Davila has built a strong record of engagement with state government officials, working directly with legislators, regulators and state health agencies to ensure rural hospital perspectives are reflected in policy decisions and funding discussions. She has also deepened the hospital’s community ties through extensive nonprofit leadership, serving as board president of Nevada Outreach, No To Abuse and Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada, which are organizations providing crisis intervention, domestic violence support and advocacy for abused children in foster care. The hospital received the “Corporate Stewardship Award” from the Nye Communities Coalition in recognition of its community contributions.
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Becker's Recognition
Susan Davilahas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2026 Winner

Executives
146 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know
CEORural & Critical Access
