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Adventist HealthCare Announces Executive Departure

Adventist HealthCare, a prominent healthcare system serving the Washington, D.C. area since 1907, has officially announced that Dr. Patsy McNeil will be leaving her position as Executive Vice President and System Chief Medical Officer. Dr. McNeil, who has been pivotal in transforming the organization’s clinical operations and improving patient safety standards, is set to depart on November 6th for a new opportunity at Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia.

In her role, Dr. McNeil has been instrumental in overseeing a wide array of critical functions including enterprise clinical operations, quality control initiatives, patient safety protocols, and strategic endeavors across Adventist HealthCare's network of hospitals and outpatient services. Her departure marks a significant change in leadership, as she has helped steer the organization towards elevated standards of care.

John Sackett, President and CEO of Adventist HealthCare, expressed heartfelt gratitude for Dr. McNeil’s contributions. “Patsy has played a vital role in shaping Adventist HealthCare into a resilient and innovative organization,” he stated. He noted her exceptional leadership in enhancing quality and patient safety standards, fostering physician partnerships, and positioning the healthcare system for sustainable success in the future.

During her tenure, which began in 2018 as the Chief Medical Officer of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Dr. McNeil led numerous important initiatives that resulted in notable achievements:

• - Leapfrog A Grades: Under her guidance, Adventist HealthCare became the only health system in Maryland to have all hospitals earn Leapfrog A grades in Spring 2026. This recognition reflects the high standards of safety and quality achieved by the organization.
• - COVID-19 Response: Dr. McNeil played a crucial role in managing the health system's clinical response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a COVID inpatient mortality rate that was less than half the national average, showcasing her commitment to patient care.
• - Enhanced Collaboration: She strengthened the collaboration between physicians and executive leadership, aligning strategic priorities and significantly improving the organization’s performance.
• - Reduced Turnover: Her leadership efforts improved physician engagement and resulted in a nearly 20% reduction in medical staff turnover, demonstrating her impact on creating a supportive work environment.
• - Financial Performance: Additionally, she drove strategic quality and operational improvements that turned around Maryland Quality Program performance, resulting in an increase of $16.8 million in revenue.

Reflecting on her time with Adventist HealthCare, Dr. McNeil expressed her pride in the accomplishments achieved during her tenure. “Serving Adventist HealthCare has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. Most importantly, I am grateful for the dedicated caregivers, physicians and leaders who live our mission every day. It has been an honor to serve alongside them,” she stated.

As Adventist HealthCare continues its mission to provide exceptional, compassionate care, the leadership transition poses both challenges and opportunities for continuing the organization’s legacy. With a robust healthcare system in place that includes hospitals, rehabilitation services, and outpatient care, the future remains bright as they look to maintain and build upon the high standards set under Dr. McNeil’s leadership. As the organization seeks to fill the void left by her departure, a commitment to quality care and patient safety will remain at the forefront of their efforts, ensuring that the community continues to receive excellent healthcare services.

In her new role at Riverside Health, Dr. McNeil is expected to bring her wealth of experience and transformative leadership to further enhance healthcare quality and patient safety standards, continuing her dedication to improving healthcare outcomes in the region. This change not only signifies a new chapter for Dr. McNeil but also reflects the evolving landscape of healthcare leadership as systems strive to meet the changing needs of their communities.