SEATTLE, Wash. – MultiCare Health System President and CEO Bill Robertson has been elected board chair of the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA). As chair, Robertson will preside over the Board of Trustees and help lead the hospital association’s work for the coming year. WSHA hospital and health system members elected Robertson during the association’s Oct. 7, 2020 installment of its Annual Meeting eSeries.
“Bill has long been involved as a leader with WSHA in many capacities, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him as our board chair for the coming year,” said Cassie Sauer, WSHA president and CEO. “He brings great dedication and compassion to his work, helping residents across our state live their best and healthiest lives.”
“WSHA has long been a driving force in building a strong health care community here in Washington,” said Bill Robertson, President and CEO of MultiCare Health System. “I have always been grateful for the diverse group of talented leaders that make up WSHA’s members and for the many opportunities WSHA provides for partnership and collaboration. It is an honor to be chosen to serve as board chair.”
WSHA is the membership association for all the hospitals and health systems in Washington state. The association takes a major leadership role in issues that impact delivery, quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care in both the policy and the clinical arenas. It works to improve the health status of all residents.
About Bill Robertson
Bill Robertson joined MultiCare in 2014. Under his leadership, the organization has grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, not-for-profit, locally owned comprehensive system of health in the state of Washington. Prior to leading MultiCare, Robertson served as President and CEO for Adventist HealthCare Inc. based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, as well as CEO of Shawnee Mission Medical Center near Kansas City, Kansas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Adventist University, and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University. He was also a Certified Public Accountant.
About Washington State Hospital Association
The Washington State Hospital Association advocates for and provides value to members in achieving their missions and improving the health of their communities. WSHA represents more than 100 hospitals and health systems in the state, including those that are non-profit, investor-owned, and county, state and military hospitals. The Quadruple Aim guides our members and our work as we strive to reduce the cost of health care and improve the patient experience, the clinician experience and the health of our communities. Visit wsha.org for more information.
About MultiCare
MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization with 13 hospitals and more than 26,000 team members. We are committed to achieving our mission of healing and a healthy future and delivering world-class health outcomes and an exceptional experience.
As one of the largest community-based, locally governed health systems in Washington state, our comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and dedicated specialty services. For more information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
