The smart, talented, dedicated women selected for the Class of 2016 represent the many facets of the healthcare industry that must come together to deliver effective, efficient care. Provider, payer, consultant, advocate, strategic planner, marketer, lawyer, educator, change agent – there are many ways to identify this year’s honorees. But across the board, one word comes to mind that aptly describes them all … leader.
These are women who lead by example. They are unafraid to address the big issues facing the American healthcare system as the nation rethinks and retools the way we deliver care. They are innovators and problem solvers by nature who don’t mind challenging the status quo when necessary. They are generous with their time, energy, experience and sense of humor.
In short, they are women we want to watch because they model the passion and commitment it takes to move the needle on system reform. These 10 women truly are making a difference in the healthcare industry, and even more importantly, in the lives of the patients the industry serves.
— CINDY SANDERS, NASHVILLE MEDICAL NEWS MANAGING EDITOR
Sponsored by Nashville Healthcare Council, Kraft CPAs and CABLE
Class of 2016
Executive Director, Tennessee Nurses Association
Director, Public Health Initiatives and Dean, College of Health Sciences, Tennessee State University
CEO, c3/consulting
Chief Marketing Officer, ReviveHealth
President, Nashville Health Care Council
President & CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee
Healthcare Partner & Co-Chair of the Privacy & Information Security Team, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Vice President, North Highland
Chief Medical Officer, TriStar Centennial Medical Center
President & CEO, Saint Thomas Health; Senior Vice President, Ascension Health and Market Leader, Tennessee Ministry
