Becker’s Hospital Review Recognizes JJ Hodshire and Mark Gross
Hillsdale Hospital’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer were nationally recognized for their exceptional work by Becker’s Hospital Review. President and Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah J. Hodshire was featured on the 2026 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know list and Chief Financial Officer Mark Gross was featured on the 2026 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know list. Becker’s Hospital Review is a publication of Becker’s Healthcare,
recognizing healthcare industry leaders each year for efforts supporting their communities.
“Hillsdale Hospital thrives in part thanks to the dedicated efforts of our CEO and CFO,” said Stacy Feltz, chief administrative officer. “We are beyond grateful to have JJ and Mark on our team, leading our organization with unwavering vision and resilience.”
Jeremiah J. Hodshire, President & CEO
Hodshire joined Hillsdale Hospital’s leadership team in 2010 as chief operating officer and became president and CEO in 2020. In his six years serving as Hillsdale Hospital’s leader, the hospital has been recognized for several years in a row as a Top Workplace in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press, a Top Workplace by USA Today, a Top Workplace for Healthcare Workers by Energage and a Top Workplace for Frontline Workers by Bucketlist. Hodshire was also recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a Notable Leader in Healthcare for 2026 and received the 2026 Leadership Excellence in Healthcare award from the Malcolm Baldrige Foundation.
Hodshire is a steadfast advocate for rural healthcare through public awareness efforts and communication with state and national legislators. Hillsdale Hospital’s podcast, Rural Health Today, brings national attention to vital rural health topics through interviews with rural health experts.
“The featured leaders are responsible for expanding the services their communities rely on, recruiting the talented caregivers who deliver that care, and investing in facilities via thoughtful renovations and ambitious new construction,” Becker’s Healthcare said in a press release about their recognition lists.
Mark Gross, Chief Financial Officer
Since joining the leadership team in 2018, Gross has overseen a financial transformation at Hillsdale Hospital, sustaining the organization through massive changes and uncertainty within the healthcare industry. Some of his accomplishments at Hillsdale Hospital include creating revenue cycle efficiencies, renegotiating payer contracts and streamlining budget processes. These key changes have saved the hospital millions of dollars, increasing overall financial stability and days of cash on hand.
“Many of the CFOs honored here oversee budgets of extraordinary scale, navigate the intricate demands of healthcare revenue cycles, and craft the long-term financial strategies that keep their institutions positioned to grow,” Becker’s Healthcare said in a press release about their recognition lists.
Learn more about Hillsdale Hospital’s awards and recognition by visiting hillsdalehospital.com/recognition.
