[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5957]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO DAVID DILL
Mr. HAGERTY. Madam President, on behalf of myself and Senator
Blackburn, I ask unanimous consent that the following remarks be
printed in the Congressional Record in recognition of David Dill, the
chairman and chief executive office of LifePoint Health.
Since 2017, David Dill has led LifePoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network consisting of 62 community-based acute
hospitals, more than 60 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals,
and more than 250 additional sites of care.
Under his leadership, LifePoint Health has become a leader in rural
healthcare, serving as an influential voice for healthcare in
communities across the Nation and helping to educate the industry on
shaping policies that ensure that the needs of patients are met timely
and effectively.
David grew up in a small community in Kentucky, giving him a unique
understanding of healthcare providers in non-urban areas. Throughout
his time at LifePoint, the company has invested significant capital
into the communities it serves, including $1.1 billion in charitable
donations and $5.5 billion in total economic impact during the year
2022 alone.
In addition to his success at LifePoint Health, Mr. Dill has served
as the chairman of the board for the Federation of American Hospitals,
the immediate past chair of the board of directors for the Nashville
Health Care Council, and a member of the American Hospital
Association's Health Systems Committee. Most recently, Mr. Dill was
appointed to serve on the Tennessee Rural Health Care Task Force, which
was formed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to advance his
administration's efforts to better serve rural communities across the
State.
On November 30, 2023, Mr. Dill received the 2023 B'nai B'rith Charles
S. Lauer National Healthcare Award, which was established in 1983 to
highlight the standard bearers within the healthcare industry
throughout the country.
This award further recognizes his dedication to community service,
excellence in leadership, and outstanding philanthropic commitment to
the healthcare community and beyond.
I congratulate David Dill on his achievements, and I hope the rest of
my colleagues join us in recognizing his tremendous contributions to
rural healthcare across this country.
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