These leaders are key players in strategic financial planning, growth and partnerships for their organizations. These CFOs are responsible for the financial viability of their hospitals and health systems, and are crucial to the overall success of their respective organizations.

Beyond just acute care, many community hospital CEOs also ensure that patients can access primary care, rehabilitation, public health services and other resources. Executives are responsible for fostering a positive workforce culture, overseeing strategy, expanding service lines and maintaining financial stability. 

The executives featured in the 2023 edition of the annual “Hospitals and health system CIOs to know” list are driving technology and health IT initiatives across the nation. They lead talented teams and are responsible for integrating the latest technologies into their hospitals and health systems, including EHR systems, data management services, cybersecurity software and telehealth services.

Many chief digital officers oversee digital technology integration and improving the digital patient experience. They are also working with their IT and clinical colleagues to integrate digital tools for more efficient EHRs and workflows across organizations. While health systems are cutting back in many areas due to financial struggles, they are still spending resources on digital transformation, according to a survey from Guidehouse and HFMA.

Diversity in healthcare, especially at the executive level, provides organizations with insight into the lived experiences of clients and employees. This leads to more informed, personalized care and improved care outcomes. 

Becker's is excited to honor these 149+ Black healthcare leaders. The individuals highlighted on this list are fostering positive patient experiences, paving the way for the next generation of leaders, and promoting health equity.

Healthcare cybersecurity protects from data loss, ensures medical services are running smoothly and safeguards confidential patient information. With cyberattacks on the rise in 2023, cybersecurity companies are helping healthcare organizations remain focused on providing the best possible care.

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.

Becker's Healthcare is pleased to name the "110 hospital and health system chief medical officers to know" in 2023.

The executives featured on this list play a crucial role in directing their organization's forward momentum while continuing to serve their patients and communities first and foremost.

The organizations highlighted on this list provide comprehensive benefits packages, opportunities for professional development, inclusive work environments and the flexibility needed for a true work-life balance. These honorees prove that when employees' needs and desires are met, the entire organization is better for it - they are able to make a greater impact on the lives of patients. 

Chief experience officers balance the best interests of caregivers, patients and leadership to improve and continue to deliver excellent care and patient experience at their organizations. They ensure an excellent care culture in their staff that translates into better outcomes for patients. 

Becker's Hospital Review is pleased to release its hospitals and health systems with spine and neurosurgery programs to watch. The hospitals and health systems featured on this list have earned recognition nationally as having top spine and neurosurgery programs and many are on the cutting edge of novel surgical techniques and research to improve outcomes and access to care.

Hospitals, health systems, physician practices and healthcare organizations are experiencing increasingly complex revenue cycles, working with government and private payers as well as patients to collect.

Here are more than 274 companies with revenue cycle management solutions in the healthcare space.

Becker's Hospital Review is excited to feature the orthopedic departments of 50 hospitals and health systems across the U.S. Hospitals and health systems listed below are dedicated to expanding their orthopedic services and innovating in the space. We accepted nominations for this list. Click here to find the 2023 nomination forms.

Health systems across the U.S. are growing as more independent hospitals and small chains move to join larger organizations amid financially challenging times. Becker's compiled a list of 40 of the largest health systems by number of hospitals and 60 of the largest hospitals by number of beds, based on organizational data as of January 2023.

The hospitals and health systems featured have earned national recognition for their excellent heart care, outcomes and cutting edge technology. Many are also involved in research to push forward the field and discover new treatments. Becker's Healthcare is pleased to release its list of hospitals and health systems with heart care programs to watch.

Rural hospitals provide access to health services for communities that may otherwise face barriers to quality care. CFOs of rural hospitals play a key role in ensuring that hospital operations run smoothly. 

The hospitals and health systems featured on this list have earned recognition nationally as top cancer care providers and many are on the cutting edge of novel therapies and research to improve outcomes and access to care.

Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release its ACOs to know list in 2023. Many of the featured ACOs are early adopters of the Medicare Shared Savings Program and deliver quality care at lower costs.

These healthcare providers, experts, researchers and executives value patient safety above all. For these patient safety experts, the improvement of the patient journey is of the utmost importance. They are constantly seeking new ways to improve processes and transform safety standards. 

Rural hospitals are critical to the success of the U.S. healthcare system to expand access to care in remote areas. CEOs at the helm of these important community institutions have many responsibilities to make sure their hospitals thrive.

The executives featured on this list have put their heart and soul into ensuring their communities have access to the best healthcare services possible. While rural hospitals across the country have faced closure in recent years, these leaders have developed a model for not only surviving, but thriving.