100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2017

• Compensation: $194,174

• Years on list: 3

Cipriano is the 35th president of the American Nurses Association, the nation's largest nurses' organization representing the interests of 3.6 million registered nurses. Cipriano, who holds a doctorate in executive nursing administration, is known nationally and internationally as a strong advocate for nurse-led efforts to improve healthcare delivery and quality and to engage consumers in the work necessary to transform health and healthcare, which are among the ANA's strategic goals.