Hospital CEO Expert Witness

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Douglas A. McMillan is a transformational healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience leading hospital systems to financial strength, operational excellence, and patient-centered care. Recognized for his strategic vision and ability to drive large-scale service expansions, Doug has successfully scaled healthcare organizations, led multimillion-dollar capital projects, and implemented innovative business strategies that have positioned hospitals as industry leaders in rural healthcare. As the Chief Executive Officer of Cody Regional Health, Doug oversaw a 145-bed healthcare system with $100M+ in annual net revenue, leading physician recruitment, financial growth, and market expansion. Under his leadership, the company experienced 500% revenue growth, tripled its facility footprint, and established cutting-edge specialty service lines, including a Regional Cancer Center, Cath Lab, Dialysis Center, and Ambulatory Surgery Center. His commitment to lean process improvement, governance relations, and workforce engagement created a financially stable and operationally efficient healthcare system recognized as one of the most sustainable rural hospitals in the nation. As a recognized thought leader in healthcare, Doug has received numerous national and regional awards, including the Quorum Health Resources CEO of the Year, Becker’s List of CEOs to Know, and the American Hospital Association Rural Healthcare Leadership Team Award—a testament to his ability to transform hospitals into high-performing organizations. He has also served on multiple healthcare boards and committees, including Yellowstone Insurance Captive, Forward Cody Economic Development, and Cody Regional Health Foundation, where he has shaped policy, compliance, and financial strategy. Doug is widely respected for his mentorship and leadership development, fostering the growth of future healthcare executives, physicians, and hospital administrators. His people-first leadership style, deep financial acumen, and ability to unite cross-functional teams have earned him the admiration of peers and colleagues, who describe him as an honest, visionary, and compassionate leader dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence. Now focused on consulting, governance, and executive coaching, Doug continues to guide healthcare organizations through operational improvement, board leadership, and strategic growth initiatives. Based in Wyoming, he remains engaged in interim leadership roles, board participation, and legal expert witness reviews, leveraging his decades of expertise to support healthcare institutions nationwide.