Schneck Medical Center CEO Named to National List of Rural Hospital Leaders

Eric D. Fish, MD, MBA, FACOG, President and CEO of Schneck Medical Center, has once again been recognized as a national leader in rural healthcare. For the third consecutive year, Dr. Fish has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s prestigious list of Rural Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know.

Dr. Fish is the only CEO from Indiana to be included on the 2025 list, which honors exceptional leaders guiding rural hospitals and health systems across the country.

In its feature, Becker’s highlighted the critical role rural hospitals play in delivering high-quality care to underserved communities:

“Rural hospitals play a vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas, eliminating the need for long travel while ensuring excellent healthcare access close to home. At the helm of these essential institutions are CEOs who wear many hats to keep their communities healthy and supported. The leaders featured on this list are driving growth by expanding services, upgrading facilities, and building skilled teams. Despite challenges like the pandemic and nationwide staffing shortages, these executives have implemented resilient strategies to keep their hospitals thriving for the long haul.”

Under Dr. Fish’s leadership, Schneck Medical Center has continued to earn national recognition for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. His strategic vision and commitment to rural health have helped expand access to specialty services, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and ensure long-term sustainability for the organization and the communities it serves.