William Newton Hospital Welcomes Rayna Bittel as Chief Financial Officer

Oct 15, 2026

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William Newton Hospital officially welcomed Rayna Bittel, MHA, LNHA, as its new Chief Financial Officer on Monday, October 12, 2026. Bittel steps into the role following a 12-month interim tenure by Brian Kelbaugh.

“We are excited to welcome Rayna to our leadership team,” said Jason Anglin, CEO of William Newton Hospital. “Her extensive healthcare financial leadership experience and understanding of rural hospitals will make her a great asset to WNH. I look forward to working with her as we strengthen our hospital’s financial future and continue providing exceptional care for our community.”

Bringing 15 years of healthcare industry experience to Winfield, Bittel possesses a deep background in critical access hospital and rural health clinic operations. She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Kansas Medical Center following leadership roles including Administrator at Diversicare of Sedgwick and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Grisell Memorial Hospital District 1. During her tenure at Grisell Memorial Hospital, she restructured operations by transitioning a long-term care facility to an intermediate swing bed unit, yielding a $2.5 million annual revenue increase, and successfully managed COVID-19 funding to modernize procedures and equipment. Her career milestones also include serving as Chief Financial Officer at Russell Regional Hospital as well as business administration roles in community and senior care facilities.

Bittel earned her master’s in healthcare administration with distinction from Grantham University and holds a bachelor's in business administration in accounting with a minor in finance from Fort Hays State University. She is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Her extensive expertise spans financial management, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, revenue cycle optimization, and stakeholder relations.

"I am thrilled to join this dedicated team, and I look forward to working collaboratively with the staff, leadership, and Board of Trustees to support our financial strength and secure a bright future for William Newton Hospital and the communities we serve," shares Bittel.

Bittel currently resides in Maize but is relocating to Andover to keep family close by and enjoy a shorter commute to Winfield.