Mr. Shaw leads AdventHealth, a healthcare system serving over 7.1 million patients annually across 52 hospitals. He oversees 2,600 physicians and more than 90,000 team members, and led the implementation of the organization’s transformative strategic plan. In 2022, his guidance led the organization to $16 billion in revenue, a decreased turnover rate and a systemwide Epic EHR installation. He is a staunch diversity, equity and inclusion advocate, and has spearheaded initiatives to diversify governing boards and executive leadership. He chairs a systemwide DEI council and encourages each hospital CEO to lead DEI councils in their markets. AdventHealth has also partnered with the University of Missouri to create a community driver dashboard using regression analysis to improve healthcare outcomes at the neighborhood level. Mr. Shaw also influences public policy through his role as board chair for the Adventist Health Policy Association, which integrates social determinants of health into its advocacy. Additionally, he guided AdventHealth in its release of its first sustainability report this year and signed a White House pledge to improve environmental sustainability.
Becker's Recognition
Terry Shawhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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60 Health System CEO Influencers
Thanks to their high-visibility roles, hospital and health system CEOs have the unique opportunity to influence the healthcare industry as a whole.
Whether these leaders are challenging the status quo, championing public health issues, pioneering new models of care, or embracing novel technologies, the nation – and even the world – is watching. More often than not, the precedents these executives set go on to become the golden standard for healthcare.
Becker’s is proud to honor 60 hospital and health system CEOs who are using their considerable influence to shape the future of healthcare.
2024 Winner

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Top Hospital and Health System CEO Influencers
Whether these leaders are challenging the status quo, championing public health issues, pioneering new models of care, or embracing novel technologies, the nation – and even the world – is watching. More often than not, the precedents these executives set go on to become the golden standard for healthcare.
2023 Winner

Executives
Great Healthcare Leaders to Know
During this unprecedented era in healthcare, strong leaders are guiding their organizations to new heights.
The below leaders are using innovative digital technology, novel care delivery approaches and creative care solutions to shape the future of healthcare.
2024 Winner

Executives
Great Leaders in Healthcare
Healthcare is rapidly evolving and the best leaders have embraced change and are leading organizations on the forefront of transforming care delivery. The below leaders are using innovative digital technology, novel care delivery approaches and creative care solutions to shape the future of healthcare.
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