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Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives awards and recognition program honors individuals who use their medical training to shape their leadership and drive success. Winning executives will have a track record of furthering operational, financial and clinical improvements at their organizations, while improving community health or addressing other industrywide issues.
The awards program is open to current or former clinicians in leadership positions at any healthcare or healthcare-related organization, including but not limited to hospitals, health systems, physician groups, post-acute care organizations, insurance companies, digital health startups, medical technology companies, investment firms, vendors, think tanks and suppliers. Researchers and public policy officials are eligible, but nominations must reflect the real-world impact of their work.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Jan. 27, 2025 - Nominations open
April 7, 2025 - Nominations close
June 9, 2025 - Honorees published online and in MH magazine
Eligibility
Nominees must carry an executive title of senior vice president or higher. Nominees must be or have previously been a licensed clinician working within the healthcare industry.
Judging Criteria
Nominations will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:
• Actions the nominee took in the past year to help their organization achieve or exceed operational, financial and clinical goals.
• Examples of how the nominee has improved community health, addressed industrywide challenges or otherwise influenced the healthcare industry at the local or national level.
Answers should include quantifiable results of the nominee’s initiatives.
Required Materials/Documentation
A current resume and head shot are required for submission. Nominations without resumes will not be considered.
Fee
To submit a name for consideration, there is a nomination fee of $200, which must be paid upon submission. Nomination and payment do not guarantee inclusion in this honor roll. Multiple nominations for one individual do not influence the process in any way.
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Contact
If you have questions about the program, including the criteria, nomination and selection process, or deadline, please contact mhawards@modernhealthcare.com.
The awards are open to individuals who are currently or formerly licensed clinicians working in the healthcare industry. Nominees must hold leadership positions at any healthcare or healthcare-related organization, including but not limited to hospitals, health systems, physician groups, post-acute care organizations, insurance companies, digital health startups, investment firms, medical-technology companies, vendors, think tanks and suppliers. Researchers and public policy officials are eligible, but nominations must reflect the real-world impact of their work.
Nominees must carry an executive title of senior vice president or higher.
Yes, you may nominate multiple individuals from your organization. Each individual you choose to nominate requires a separate submission process and a separate nomination fee of $200.
Yes, individuals who have previously appeared on Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives list are eligible for the 2025 award. Nominations should include updated accomplishments, with quantifiable results from the past year.
No, multiple nominations for the same person will not influence the selection process in any way.
Modern Healthcare’s editorial staff will select the honorees based on the judging criteria provided above.
All submissions and fees for Modern Healthcare's Awards & Recognition Programs are non-refundable. If you need to withdraw a nomination, you may transfer it to another individual at no additional charge. Please contact mhawards@modernhealthcare.com to request a transfer or withdraw a nomination.
The honorees will be notified of their selection the week of May 5, 2025. The notification will include an embargoed press release template and information regarding licensing, congratulatory ads, awards and certificates.
No, we will not notify those who are not selected as honorees.