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The healthcare industry continues to grapple with the effects of\u00a0the COVID-19 pandemic, including caregiver burnout, staff\u00a0shortages and financial challenges. But even during the worst of\u00a0the crisis, clinical leaders found ways to adapt, innovate and focus on the true bottom line: the patient.<\/p>\n
Honorees on this year\u2019s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical\u00a0Executives are perfect examples of such resilience. They\u00a0represent a diverse group focused on strengthening their\u00a0organizations and transforming healthcare, whether it\u2019s by\u00a0implementing virtual services, using artificial intelligence to\u00a0improve clinical processes, or expanding hospitals\u2019 reach through\u00a0collaboration with local partners.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re using their roles to boost caregiver well-being, find new\u00a0approaches to address the social determinants of health, and\u00a0make care in their communities more accessible and equitable.\u00a0They also have opportunities to bring some equity to their own\u00a0ranks by increasing the number of clinical executives with nursing backgrounds.<\/p>\n
Learn more about the executives on our list here and\u00a0subscribe to Modern Healthcare for more updates on the leaders.<\/p>\n