Previous Honorees
2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010
Eligibility
Nominees must be a licensed clinician working within the healthcare industry
Nominees must carry an executive title of senior vice president or higher
Key Dates & Deadlines
- January 6, 2020 - Nominations open
- March 2, 2020 - Nominations close
- March 23 - April 7, 2020 - Reader voting
- June 15, 2020 - Honorees are published in Modern Healthcare magazine
Judging Criteria
- Actions the nominee took in the past year to help the organization achieve or exceed financial, operational and clinical goals
- Steps the nominee has taken to establish or contribute to a culture of innovation and transformation (local and national levels)
- Examples of how the nominee has addressed the Quadruple Aim of improved community health, a better patient experience, lower costs and clinician burnout
Process
A ballot comprising 150 names will be posted for voting shortly after the nomination period closes. Modern Healthcare’s senior editors will make final determinations on the ballot. Judging for the final ranking of the 50 Most Influential will be based on readers’ votes as well as input from the senior editors of Modern Healthcare.
Required Materials/Documentation
A current resume and head shot is required for submission.
Supporting documents are not required, however they are encouraged to be submitted. Up to 5 supporting documents may be uploaded to the online application. Supporting documents may consist of letters of recommendation, articles in which the nominee has been featured, etc. A current resume and head shot is required for submission.
Fee
To submit a name for consideration, there is a nomination fee of $100, which must be paid upon submission. Your candidate will be presented to our panel of judges and the top editors of Modern Healthcare for consideration. Payment does not guarantee inclusion in this honor roll. Multiple nominations for one individual does not influence the process in any way.
Sponsorship
Interested in advertising in Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives published issue? Please contact your Modern Healthcare Account Executive at 312.649.5311 to learn more.
Contact
If you have any questions about the program, including the criteria, nomination and selection process, or deadline, please contact Jodi Sniegocki.

