East Alabama Health's Gross Named to Statewide Health Coordinating Council by Gov. Ivey

OPELIKA, Ala.- Marcilla Gross, executive director of regulatory affairs and leadership development at East Alabama Health (EAH), has been selected by Gov. Kay Ivey to serve as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC).

The SHCC advises the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) on matters relating to health planning and resource development. Gross will serve as a representative for providers in the state during her three-year term ending in May 2026.

“I have made honesty and integrity a priority in my administration, and I know that you will embody these two virtues while serving the people of Alabama,” Gov. Ivey stated in her letter to Gross announcing the appointment. “I trust that you will rise to the occasion and set a standard for others to follow.”

Gross was previously appointed to the council by Gov. Bob Riley and served as a member from 2004 until 2011. Gross brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare regulatory compliance to the council. She currently oversees all compliance regarding federal and state healthcare regulations at EAH.

Gross has also served on the Alabama Hospital Association RIC/RAC Steering Committee and is a current board member of Leadership Lee County, having participated in its leadership class during 2009 - 2010.

“Marcilla plays such a vital role in our organization and has been involved in our regulatory affairs with the state for many years,” said Laura Grill, president and CEO of EAH. “I’m sure her experience and knowledge in that arena will make her a great asset to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

“What a great honor for her to be appointed to this position by Governor Ivey. As an organization, we are so proud of Marcilla and thankful for her leadership.”

As a member of the council, she will help advance its mission of ensuring that quality health care facilities, services and equipment are available and accessible to the citizens of Alabama in a manner which assures continuity of care at a reasonable cost.

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About East Alabama Health

East Alabama Health encompasses East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, EAMC-Lanier in Valley, the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, the Auburn Medical Pavilion and a host of other key medical clinic and practices that help provide a continuum of care to patients throughout an 11-county area. EAMC is a 314-bed regional referral hospital with a 26-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, while EAMC-Lanier provides inpatient services as well as a nursing home, an acute rehab unit, senior behavioral health and an ambulatory surgery center. East Alabama Health employs about 3,500 people and is the second largest employer in the region, trailing only Auburn University. For more information, visit www.eastalabamahealth.org.