Community Health Network on Monday named Dr. Patrick McGill—a family physician known for his leadership in strategic growth and technology—as its new president and CEO.
He succeeds longtime CEO Bryan Mills, who announced his retirement earlier this year after more than 40 years working for Community. McGill takes over as president and CEO on Jan. 1.
Community said McGill, a board-certified family medicine physician, was selected following a comprehensive nationwide search and evaluation process led by the Indianapolis-based nonprofit health system’s board of directors.
McGill currently serves as Community’s executive vice president and chief transformation officer. In that role, he has spearheaded efforts such as expanding the use of artificial intelligence and expanding the health system’s role in the benefits market through employer-direct programs.
He has led systemwide Community initiatives in information technology strategy, analytics, digital transformation, population health, personalized medicine, health equity and value-based care, according to the health network. McGill also has more than 20 years of clinical experience with leadership roles focused on optimizing clinical workflows, team-based care models and quality improvement.
“We are pleased to appoint a leader who already understands and embodies the mission, values, and culture of Community Health Network,” Rafael A. Sanchez, Community board chair, said in a written statement. “His clinical expertise, strategic vision, and deep commitment to innovation and equity make him uniquely qualified to serve as CEO.”
McGill earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a family medicine residency at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He also holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in data analytics from the University of Southern Indiana and is currently pursuing a doctorate in healthcare administration. He serves on multiple boards, including the Indiana Health Information Exchange and SIHO Insurance Services.
“I am honored and humbled to step into the role of President and CEO,” McGill said in a written statement. “Community Health Network is more than a healthcare system. It’s a mission-driven organization rooted in compassion, innovation, and service. I look forward to working with our exceptional team to build on our legacy and shape the future of care for the communities we serve.”
McGill was not available for an interview Monday morning.
Mills, McGill’s predecessor, has been president and CEO of Community Health since 2009.
SIHO Insurance Services CEO John Sadtler called McGill a strategic leader with a rare combination of clinical insight and business vision.
“His ability to lead through complexity and drive innovation has made a lasting impact across the healthcare landscape,” Sadtler said in an email to IBJ. “SIHO is excited to see him step into this role and look forward to what’s ahead for Community Health Network under his leadership.”
Community Health Network is an investor in SIHO, and the Columbus-based insurer is the administrator of Community’s employer-direct health coverage with the City of Fishers.