Becker's is excited to honor 90 presidents and CEOs of critical access hospitals across the nation.

Up-and-comers in the health IT and revenue cycle spheres are taking on critical leadership positions and shaping organizational development, financial operations and care delivery.

Academic medical centers merge top-tier patient care with leading-edge research and education. The chief financial officers overseeing these institutions play a pivotal role in guiding financial strategies, handling substantial budgets, and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure financial stability and growth.

Becker's is thrilled to honor these Hispanic and Latino healthcare leaders. Diverse leadership in healthcare culminates in a more comprehensive, seamless experience for both patients and providers alike.

Accountable care organizations, or ACOs, are physician- and health system-led groups that ascertain and apply savings in healthcare delivery. These organizations often work in partnership with Medicare programs, while also providing care for private insurance patients. 

Hospitals and health systems are promoting women to the CFO role via strong internal and external pipelines, investments in sponsorship programs and the creation of employee resource groups.

Cybersecurity is top of mind for most healthcare organizations, thanks to a growing number of data breaches and cyber threats. 

Supply chain leaders skillfully handle the critical operations that ensure their hospitals and health systems run efficiently. 

Chief transformation officers usher in lasting changes within their organizations. 

Academic medical center CEOs play a crucial role in the current care delivery system. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing research, and ushering in innovative medical solutions and discoveries.

Becker's is delighted to release the 2024 iteration of its “Great hospitals in America” list. 

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.