Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare – 2006

Bluford, 56, has led Truman Medical Centers in Kansas City, Mo., as president and chief executive officer since 1999. He spearheaded the creation of the TMC Corporate Academy to create educational and personal growth opportunities for employees and their families. Since its launch in September 2001, the academy has seen more than 20,000 class registrations with a 99% course completion rate.