Riverside's Patt Vilt named 'CFO to know' by Becker's Healthcare

KANKAKEE, IL (November 18, 2024) - For her excellence in financial operations and for executing key strategic responsibilities with Riverside Healthcare, Patt Vilt has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2024 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list.

Vilt, Riverside's Senior Vice President and CFO, oversees the organization's financial operations and serves as chief compliance officer. Vilt joined the organization in 1995 and was promoted to CFO in 2021 after working her way up in the Riverside system, with roles in healthcare finance, including reimbursement, budget, internal audit, and revenue cycle for the hospital and physician network.

“I’m thrilled to be recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2024 ‘Women hospital and health systems CFOs to know,’” said Vilt, who was also named on the 2023 list. “This designation points to both the significant presence of women in healthcare leadership roles and to Riverside Healthcare’s commitment to quality care.”
 

The Becker's Healthcare editorial team accepted nominations for this list and curated it to highlight the incredible accomplishments of women CFOs.

As women in healthcare leadership, the featured CFOs bring rich, varied perspectives to their roles. Their unique viewpoints, along with their expertise in healthcare finance, benefit their organizations greatly. This list honors female CFOs for their dedication to optimizing healthcare.

The full list features individual profiles of all leaders recognized for 2024 and can be found at www.beckershospitalreview.com.

Click here to see this press release in Riverside’s newsroom.

About Riverside Healthcare
Riverside Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of individuals and communities throughout the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, Grundy and beyond. As part of the system, Riverside Medical Center, a 300-bed hospital, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care and is a nationally recognized, award-winning Level II Trauma hospital with advanced programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics. Its reputation for nursing excellence has made Riverside Magnet® designated since 2011 – the only area hospital to earn this distinction. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at riversidehealthcare.org.