Deaconess CEO Named Chairman of Indiana Hospital Association Board

Indiana Hospital Association Names Shawn McCoy 2025 Board Chair

 

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) has named Shawn McCoy its board chair for 2025. McCoy serves as chief executive officer (CEO) of Evansville-based Deaconess Health System where he began his career more than 30 years ago.

 

“Shawn has been an integral member of IHA’s board since 2017 and understands the critical issues facing hospitals and the patients they serve,” said IHA President Scott B. Tittle, JD. “I look forward to working under Shawn’s leadership in the coming year as we help Indiana’s hospitals navigate those issues and the ever-changing health care landscape.”

 

As IHA board chair, McCoy will oversee board meetings and play an active role in setting the priorities and goals for the association, which is made up of more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health, and other specialized hospitals in Indiana.

 

“It’s an honor to be elected as IHA Board Chair for 2025,” said McCoy. “Strong communities depend on strong hospitals, and we have an opportunity to strengthen both by protecting access to high-quality care that’s affordable and close to home, especially for Hoosiers in rural communities.”

 

Among IHA’s top legislative priorities is an increase in the state’s low Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals, which has remained the same since 1991. As a result, hospitals must cover $2.7 billion in unpaid health care costs each year, straining facilities financially and making it difficult to maintain access to much needed services.

“Continuing to underfund Medicaid at base rates that haven’t been raised in 34 years is a threat to access for every Hoosier across the state,” said McCoy. “It’s simply unsustainable, and this year is our opportunity to address it for our hospitals, our communities, and the patients we serve.”

 

Under McCoy’s leadership, Deaconess has grown to 15 hospitals serving Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, all while maintaining its status as an independent, not-for-profit health care system.

 

Before becoming CEO of Deaconess, McCoy held several key roles in the health system, including Vice President of Facilities and Ancillary Services and Chief Operating Officer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University.