About the Survey
This survey is intended for executive search firms that make senior-level placements within the healthcare industry. Participating companies provide a breakdown of senior-level healthcare placements to providers as well as the industry as a whole. This survey was first published in 2006.
Most Recent Survey Results: Executive Search Firms, 2024
To view previous years of this report, visit the Rankings section of the Data & Insights center.
Please see below for details on the next upcoming survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the survey timeline?
A: The 2025 survey will officially run March 10 - April 11.
Q: How can my company participate, and is there any cost involved?
A: There is no cost to participate in this survey. Please click the button above or send the name, title and email address of the appropriate contact(s) to [email protected] to be added to our email distribution list.
Q: What changes were made to the survey?
A: To better facilitate connections between survey respondents and industry professionals, we will soon offer a directory of contacts alongside our data offerings. Firms participating in the survey will now have the opportunity to provide public contact information inside the survey. This allows prospective clients and premium subscribers of Modern Healthcare with direct access to connect with you.
Q: How can my firm be included in the contact directory?
A: You can join the directory initiative by adding the contact(s) you would like prospective clients to reach out to in the 'Public Contact(s) module in the Contacts section of the survey. You will find the instructions on how to add contacts in the Contacts section of the survey as well.
Q: What happens with this survey's results?
A: The data collected from this survey goes to create the Largest Healthcare Executive Search Firms ranked list that will be published alongside a corresponding feature story that is written by a Modern Healthcare reporter. Visit our Data Archive for the most recent Executive Search Firms results.
Q: When and where are the results published?
A: The 2025 Executive Search Firms survey results will be published in the May 12 issue of Modern Healthcare. The data will also be available in our Data Archive.
Q: Who can I contact with questions about this survey?
A: Kevin Davis, Survey and Data Specialist, at [email protected].
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