A pioneer in women’s health, Dr. Levy brings over 40 years of clinical and policy leadership to her role, where she designs evidence-based, whole-person care models tailored to women’s needs across life stages. At Visana, she leads the creation of clinical protocols and training rooted in her “Hear Her Story” approach, which emphasizes active listening, validation and shared decision-making. Her career includes historic firsts, such as being the first female president of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the first full-time woman physician leader at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, where she championed initiatives in health equity, safety and global women’s health. Dr. Levy also serves as vice chair of the American Medical Association CPT editorial panel and has helped reshape payment structures through her leadership on the American Medical Association Relative Value Scale Update Committee is a committee of physicians and other healthcare professionals who provide recommendations to CMS on how to value physician services for Medicare payments. Her contributions earned her a place among Rock Health’s 2025 “Top 50 in Digital Health” for her frontline advocacy.
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Becker's Recognition
Barbara Levy, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2025 Winner

