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William Isenberg, MD, PhD

Vice President and Chief Medical and Quality Officer

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CA

Dr. Isenberg leads systemwide safety and quality strategy for Sutter Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, advancing a high-reliability approach that embeds safety as foundational to care delivery. Under his leadership, Sutter Health has built a consistent safety culture supported by daily systemwide safety huddles that enable real-time alignment and rapid response across its network. His focus on standardization and accountability has strengthened the use of evidence-based practices across care settings and reinforced safety as a shared responsibility for all team members. These efforts have contributed to national recognition, with nine Sutter Health hospitals earning 2026 Healthgrades “Patient Safety Excellence Awards” and 15 hospitals receiving Leapfrog “A” hospital safety grades.

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2023 Winner

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2024 Winner

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These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.

2025 Winner

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These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.

2026 Winner

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145 Patient Safety Experts to Know

These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.

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