The new wave of dynamic, driven and visionary healthcare leaders is working to make patient care more accessible, more affordable and more streamlined. These professionals, working in a variety of roles throughout the healthcare spectrum, aim to change healthcare for the better.

Rural areas have long struggled with limited access to quality healthcare, often requiring residents to make long journeys, incur high costs or face other significant challenges when seeking care. Rural hospitals strive to alleviate these issues for underserved communities, and their chief financial officers play a critical role in this effort.

When hospitals and health systems weave diversity, equity and inclusion into their foundations, patients and staff members alike reap the rewards. DEI leaders are spearheading initiatives that cultivate safe, forward-thinking healthcare environments where all individuals feel embraced, appreciated and secure.

Becker's "Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs" list showcases healthcare institutions celebrated for their outstanding cardiovascular care, superior patient outcomes and advanced technologies. These heart programs are also at the forefront of cardiology research, making impactful discoveries in the field.

The desire for expanded telehealth options has surged since the onset of the pandemic. To address the increased demand for care flexibility and access, hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies have significantly broadened their suite of telehealth solutions in recent years. 

The individuals featured on this list are staunch advocates for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. These honorees include healthcare providers, researchers and executives who prioritize patient safety above all else.

Community hospitals function to bridge the gaps in healthcare, and community hospital CEOs are charged with delivering high-quality, low-cost care to patients in the communities they serve.

The chief financial officers featured on this list are helming financial functions for health systems and hospitals throughout the U.S. 

Cybersecurity companies shield healthcare organizations from losing data, experiencing loss of functionality, or exposing confidential patient information. In light of the rising frequency of cyberattacks, these companies ensure that healthcare organizations can continue making expert care provision their main priority.

Chief information officers utilize new and innovative technologies to optimize, streamline and improve healthcare delivery.

Healthcare is rapidly evolving and the best leaders have embraced change and are leading organizations on the forefront of transforming care delivery.

Becker's is pleased to release the 2024 edition of its “Great community hospitals” list.

Diversity in healthcare leadership results in a more well-rounded experience for patients and providers. 

Women are working to shape and enhance the future of healthcare through health IT. These strong female leaders are modernizing administrative healthcare processes, cutting back on inefficiencies, standardizing workflows and more. 

Becker's Healthcare is thrilled to recognize 54+ strong chief experience officers who are serving hospitals and health systems across the nation.

Becker's Healthcare is pleased to name 27 critical access hospitals to know. 

Becker's Healthcare is thrilled to honor 180 exceptional chief medical officers in healthcare. 

Becker's Healthcare is delighted to release its 2024 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfillment of their employees. 

Becker's is pleased to name 14 chief wellness officers to know. 

Becker's is delighted to name 46 hospital and health system chief digital officers to know.