100 Most Influential
People Awards
The 100 Most Influential People in healthcare awards and recognition program honors individuals in healthcare who are determined by the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential individuals in the industry in terms of leadership and impact.
We welcome entries for this annual program from all health industry sectors, including — but not limited to — hospitals, health systems, providers, insurers, associations, government agencies, investment firms, technology companies, vendors, academics, supplier organizations and patients’ rights groups.
Key Dates & Deadlines
August 4, 2025 - Nominations open
October 13, 2025 - Nominations close at 11:59 PM PT
December 8, 2025 - Honorees published online and in MH magazine
Process
To submit a nomination, complete the online application consisting of three business-related questions:
1. Describe specific actions the nominee has taken in the past year to help the organization meet clinical, operational and financial goals, and the measurable results that were achieved.
2. Describe specific steps the nominee has taken in the past year to improve the organization’s culture, such as through workforce retention or employee development programs, and the measurable results that were achieved.
3. Describe specific actions the nominee has taken in the past year outside of the organization to be a leading voice in the industry, including efforts to effect change at a local or national level that benefit patients and communities.
The ranking of the 100 Most Influential People will be determined by the senior editors of Modern Healthcare. Please limit responses to 150 words each.
Required Materials/Documentation
A current resume and headshot is required for submission, in addition to answering the three business-related questions.
How much does it cost to nominate?
The nomination fee is $199. You may nominate multiple individuals, but each must be a separate entry with its own nomination fee. Payment does not guarantee inclusion as an honoree.
Sponsorship
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Contact
If you have questions about the program, including the nomination, selection process, criteria or deadlines, please contact [email protected].
No. We welcome nominations from all sectors in the healthcare industry. In addition to hospitals, health systems and payers, this includes — but is not limited to — associations, government agencies, investment firms, technology companies, vendors, academics, supplier organizations and patients’ rights groups.
Yes, honorees from previous years can be selected again if they are nominated for the current year’s program.
Yes, more than one person from the same organization can be selected as an honoree. Each must be submitted as a separate nomination.
The honorees will be notified during the week of November 11, 2024. This notification will include an embargoed press release template and information regarding licensing, congratulatory ads and awards and certificates.
No, we will not notify those who did not make the list.
Modern Healthcare lists the title "Dr." only for honorees who have completed either a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.