Becker's is thrilled to release its 2023 list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs. These organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pioneer research discoveries that expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes. 

After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses. 

Chief medical officers are tasked with ensuring that patients receive the safest and most effective care possible. They act as liaisons between physicians and administrative staff at their hospitals and health systems and provide unique clinical perspectives to the executive team. 

Becker's is thrilled to recognize 67 CEOs and top leaders of critical access hospitals from across the U.S. The leaders recognized below successfully navigated their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to focus on growing access to care as a valuable community resource.

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers to Know list. Nominations will be open through Nov. 30, 2023. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 For-Profit Health Systems to Know, by Revenue list. Nominations will be open through Nov. 30, 2023. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Medtech Companies to Know, by Revenue list. Nominations will be open through Nov. 30, 2023. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Pharmaceutical Companies to Know list. Nominations will be open through Dec. 31, 2023. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Diabetes & Endocrinology Programs list. Nominations will be open through Dec. 31, 2023. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Psychiatry Programs list. Nominations will be open through Dec. 31, 2023. 

The next generation of healthcare leaders prioritizes access to care, cost reduction and patient experience. These motivated, ambitious and forward-thinking individuals are perfectly positioned to impact the future of healthcare. Becker's is thrilled to honor these rising stars in healthcare, who are 40 years old or younger and quickly rose within the ranks of their organizations.

ACOs, or accountable care organizations, are physician- and health system-helmed groups that identify healthcare delivery savings. These organizations often partner with Medicare programs while also assisting private insurance patients. 

Academic medical centers bring together quality patient care with innovative research and education. The CFOs responsible for the overall financial health of these institutions lead long- and short-term financial strategies, manage large budgets and oversee strategic partnerships.

Chief transformation officers inspire, model and implement lasting change at their organizations. Armed with problem-solving and leadership skills, these executives set the goals and tone for each transformation initiative. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Chief Strategy Officers to Know list. Nominations will be open through Oct. 31, 2023.

The following individuals are up-and-comers in the health IT and revenue cycle field, rising into leadership roles that impact their organizations' growth, financial operations and outcomes.

According to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report, the number of women holding CFO positions at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has nearly doubled over the past decade. Women made up 16 percent of CFOs in 2022. 

Becker's is excited to release the 2023 edition of its “Great community hospitals” list.

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Health Systems with Top Simulation/Education Programs list. Nominations will be open through Sept. 30, 2023.

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Chief Innovation Officers to Know list. Nominations will be open through Sept. 30, 2023.