Modern Healthcare and the American College of Healthcare Executives created the Health Care Hall of Fame. The program was created to honor men and women who have made outstanding contributions to our industry. Some 90 healthcare visionaries, original thinkers and people who applied the power of innovation to their profession are currently honored in the Health Care Hall of Fame.
You can also read about
previous inductees and learn more about the program on the
FAQ section below.
Letters of recommendation and support may be sent to Modern Healthcare, which will forward them to the Hall of Fame judging panel. Direct contact with the judges is discouraged. Please forward letters of recommendation and support to Neil McLaughlin, managing editor at
nmclaughlin@modernhealthcare.com.
Answers to most questions can be found via the links above. If you have additional questions, please contact Neil McLaughlin, managing editor at
nmclaughlin@modernhealthcare.com.
Hall of Famers by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this program about?
A: This program honors men and women who have made outstanding contributions to healthcare in this country and around the world.
Q: When is the call for entries?
A: The call for entries for the 2012 program has ended.
For questions about the program contact, contact Fawn Lopez at
flopez@modernhealthcare.comClick here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria?
- Individual must no longer be working full-time in the healthcare industry or a profession allied to the healthcare industry for at least two years.
- Individual must not be employed by or under contract with Modern Healthcare, the ACHE or any organization or corporation that sponsors the Health Care Hall of Fame.
- Individual must not have been nominated more than five times for induction into the Health Care Hall of Fame.
Q: What is the award criteria?
- Individual must have successfully led one or more organizations in the healthcare industry or a profession allied to the healthcare industry (e.g., provider, supplier, academia, association, etc.)
- Individual must have made a lasting contribution to the healthcare industry and/or the patients served by the healthcare industry.
- Have made numerous significant contributions to the healthcare field at the local, state, and national levels.
- That contribution must be extraordinary or far exceed the expectations for someone in the candidate's position.
- Individual must have assumed a leadership position in the healthcare industry outside of the candidate's own organization or company.
- Individual must have demonstrated a willingness to share his or her expertise with others in the healthcare industry.
- Individual must have served as a role model or mentor to others in the healthcare industry.
- Individual must have showed the ability or influence to effect change in the healthcare industry.
Q: When is the deadline?
A: The 2012 Hall of Fame program deadline has passed.
Q: Is there a fee to enter/nominate?
A: No fee.
Q: Where do I submit the nomination?
A: Please send nominating letters and background information on the candidates to:
Hall of Fame
c/o Neil McLaughlin, Managing Editor
Modern Healthcare
360 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
Q: Can I be notified of next year's call for entries?
A: Yes.
Click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.
Recognition
Q: Will entrants be notified if they win/lose?
A: Inductees will be contacted. Non-winning entrants will not be contacted.
Q: How are the inductees recognized?
A: Inductees will be profiled in the March 19, 2012 issue of
Modern Healthcare.
Q: Will there be an event?
A: Inductees are honored at the annual Health Care Hall of Fame dinner being held on Sunday, March 18, 2012
6:00-9:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
To register please contact:
Songi Kim at 312.424.9356 or
skim@ache.org
