Grandview Health has appointed Philip Patterson, FACHE as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Daniel McKinney, who served as CEO of Grandview for five years. McKinney will transition to his new role as a Vice President of Region Operations for Community Health Systems.

Patterson brings more than 30 years of hospital executive experience. For the past eight years, he has served as Market President for Ascension Providence – Providence Health Network in Waco, Texas.

“Philip is a strategic leader, consensus builder, and relationship builder,” said James Spann, Chairman of the Grandview Board of Trustees. “He has a deep commitment to patient experience and outcomes, as well as employee and physician satisfaction.”

A native of Mobile, Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Auburn University, a master’s degree in business administration from UAB, and a master’s degree in health administration from Georgia State University.