The 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare awards & recognition program honors individuals in healthcare who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact. This program allows for readers to vote for their top choices and selected honorees will be published in Modern Healthcare's annual ranking.

This year’s Top Diversity Leaders have taken action in a variety of ways to make a difference at their companies and across the industry. In addition to the spotlighted individuals, Modern Healthcare has selected nine organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to diversity through executive leadership and board makeup, and through company-wide projects. The honorees serve as compelling examples of prioritizing equity and inclusion amid a shifting industry.

Healthcare is a business ripe for innovation. That’s clear from the hundreds of millions of dollars invested every year in partnerships, care models and technology aimed at boosting patient access to services and saving money. While many fail to make change, the individuals in Modern Healthcare’s Top Innovators class of 2023 have successfully employed creative strategies to achieve tangible results at their companies and across the wider industry. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

In these trying economic and operational times, competent governance can make the difference between floundering and flourishing.

With that impact in mind, Modern Healthcare has selected 12 directors for our Excellence in Governance awards who display flexibility, tenacity and influence as board members. These leaders draw on deep expertise from within and outside of healthcare to craft their organizations’ vision and mission.

The healthcare industry continues to face tumultuous operating conditions. The honorees in Modern Healthcare’s Most Influential Clinical Executives class of 2023 have risen to the challenge through innovative recruitment strategies, bold expansion maneuvers and an ongoing commitment to advocacy. They’ve acted to safeguard their organizations while prioritizing patient care, population outcomes and consumer satisfaction.

The Health Care Hall of Fame award is one of healthcare industry’s most prestigious honors. A partnership between Modern Healthcare and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the program was created to recognize the men and women who have made extraordinary strides, outstanding and lasting contributions to the healthcare industry.  

The profiles of this year’s honorees, all age 40 or under, highlight the flexibility, innovation and talent represented by this generation of healthcare leaders.

Listed ages represent the honoree's age when nominations closed on Jan.17, 2023. For eligibility, key dates and requirements, click here for more details.

Modern Healthcare’s Women Leaders program honors female executives who are guiding healthcare delivery improvement across the country. The annual program recognizes leaders from all sectors of the industry, spotlighting their professional accomplishments and contributions to their organizations.

The Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards are designed to recognize healthcare's best advertising, marketing, promotion and communication campaigns on and across all media platforms. The awards honor campaigns that advance provider, insurer, supplier and advocacy group efforts to deliver high-quality, affordable and accessible healthcare; promote the health of individual patients, groups and communities; and help organizations thrive and grow in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment. (N/A is used to indicate "not applicable.")

Transparency, compassion and trust are the hallmarks of any good relationship—including those between employers and employees. The winning companies of this year’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare awards keep their staffs engaged by offering expansive benefits, flexible schedules and the chance to give back to their communities. The honorees also set high standards of integrity and accountability, while providing opportunities for growth. Congratulations to the Best Places to Work in Healthcare class of 2023 for showing the value of investing in connections and teamwork.