VA Midwest Health Care Network
New Director of the VA Midwest Health Care Network
EAGAN, Minn. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert P. McDivitt, FACHE, as the new Director of the VA Midwest Health Care Network.
“We are excited to bring Mr. McDivitt on board as the new Network Director of the VA Midwest Health Network,” said Mr. Patrick Kelly, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23 Acting Director. “His sound leadership qualities and proven experience will be a valuable asset for the health care system, employees, volunteers, and most importantly, for the Veterans we are honored to serve. We anticipate his arrival in the network within the next 45-60 days to begin his appointment.”
Mr. McDivitt has been with the Department of Veterans Affairs for over 35 years; 23 years of progressive clinical, administrative, and executive leadership in Veterans Health Administration (VHA). He has developed partnerships with health care industry leaders outside and within VHA. He most recently served as Network Director, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10, Ann Arbor, MI.
Mr. McDivitt holds a Master of Arts degree in Public Management/Healthcare Policy from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History/German from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. He is also board certified in healthcare management and a U.S. Army Veteran.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network, also known as Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23, is one of 18 Health Care Systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration. The Network serves more than 440,000 enrolled Veterans residing in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Health care services are delivered through an integrated system of 9 hospitals, 63 community based outpatient clinics, 8 community living centers and 4 domiciliary residential rehabilitation treatment programs. The Network employs over 13,500 full-time employees and has an annual operating budget in excess of $2.8 billion.