CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. – In an impressive recognition of leadership capabilities, Becker’s Hospital Review has included Sanford Chamberlain’s Erica Peterson in its prestigious 2024 listing of “90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know.”
This esteemed list acknowledges presidents and chief executive officers of critical access hospitals who exhibit unwavering dedication to excellence in patient care, safety, and financial health. These exceptional leaders play a pivotal role in delivering essential healthcare services to their communities, attracting top-tier physicians, and collaborating with larger hospitals and health systems for enhanced resource access. The selection process was meticulously curated by the editorial team at Becker’s Hospital Review, highlighting notable contributions made by CEOs in the critical access hospital sector across the United States.
Peterson, who serves as the chief executive officer at both Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center and Sanford Pierre Clinic, is instrumental in providing comprehensive healthcare services for residents in and around rural communities. Before stepping into her current role as an administrator, she devoted seven years as chief financial officer at Sanford Chamberlain, where she managed Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, conducted statistical and financial analyses, and oversaw multi-departmental budgeting initiatives for the organization.
In addition to her significant contributions to Sanford, Peterson is a well-respected and engaged community member, actively participating in local educational initiatives and advancing critical well-being programs within schools. Furthermore, she holds a prominent position as an active board member of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations and Stockyards Ag Experience. As the Sanford liaison to Indian Health Services, which serves Native American reservations, Peterson has been a key player in shaping public policy impacting rural healthcare throughout the state. She has even provided testimony on behalf of Sanford Health to the South Dakota State Legislature regarding healthcare challenges and opportunities.
“Being able to serve my community is such a privilege, and I am very honored to be included on this list among so many incredible critical access hospital CEOs,” said Peterson. “This recognition is a true testament to our dedicated staff at Chamberlain and Pierre and their commitment to providing exceptional care to our rural communities.”
The full list of individual profiles for all chief executive officer honorees can be found here.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, recognized as the largest rural health system in the United States, is steadfastly dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to world-class medical services in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this comprehensive organization serves approximately 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health plan members, covering an expansive area of 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system comprises 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers, along with a network of 2,900 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers. Additionally, Sanford manages 540 active clinical trials and maintains nine world clinic locations across the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s unwavering commitment to transforming rural healthcare across various stages of life at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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