During an incredibly dynamic year in healthcare policy, HLC members made extraordinary contributions to shaping the health sector in 2025. In alignment with HLC’s policy priorities, these leaders promoted the efficacy of value-based care as the Administration focused on whole person health; championed effective Medicare policy; advised on cybersecurity regulations and public-private partnership; produced and advanced efficacious artificial intelligence solutions; and achieved stunning innovations for breakthroughs.
The leadership of many of HLC’s members was highlighted in Modern Healthcare’s 2025 list, “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.” HLC expresses our congratulations on this honor and appreciates the impact they make on our industry and our organization.
“HLC is proud to see so many of our members recognized by Modern Healthcare for their leadership and impact,” said HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal. “Their commitment to advancing better care and strengthening our healthcare system continues to set an exceptional standard. We look forward to the contributions they will bring in 2026 as we work together to improve healthcare outcomes.”
HLC’s members featured include (listed in alpha order by first name):
- Michael Alkire, President and CEO, Premier
- Barclay Berdan, CEO, Texas Health Resources
- Dr. Brendan Carr, CEO, Mount Sinai Health System
- Eduardo Conrado, President, Ascension
- John Couris, President and CEO, Tampa General Hospital
- Judy Faulkner, Founder and CEO, Epic Systems
- Neil Lindsay, Senior Vice President, Amazon Health Services, Amazon
- Dr. Jonathan Perlin, President and CEO, The Joint Commission Enterprise
- Seema Verma, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Oracle Health and Life Sciences
Additionally, HLC extends congratulations to leaders honored at our members’ companies, such as:
- Advocate Health
- Cigna Group
- City of Hope
- Johnson & Johnson
- Mayo Clinic
- Sanford Health
- UnitedHealth Group
- Vizient
Modern Healthcare’s “The 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” list honors the leaders shaping the industry through policies, regulations, lobbying, and business decisions. The executives guide their organizations and discern where to make investments to best serve the public while also boosting their bottom lines to keep the doors open.
