American Healthcare Leader

Meet Sharon Finney,?our latest digital cover! As director of cybersecurity operations, Finney leads her team in executing an array of challenging yet crucial initiatives at Children's National Hospital. ? After over thirty years in the industry, she’s constantly facing new advances in #cybersecurity and #healthcare, so to keep her team up to date and aware of new challenges she advocates for open communication. “I must be able to communicate with each team in its own language. They don’t [have] to understand cybersecurity; I just need to communicate in their language how it impacts them.” Read the Cover Story: https://lnkd.in/gdZcUe4t

From her earliest days, Karen McConnell, PharmD, MBA has succeeded against the odds. Now she’s a senior leader at CommonSpirit Health, a massive healthcare institution. “Believing in yourself, working hard to be your best and appreciating everyone who has contributed to your success have help me become the person I am today.” Read Karen McConnell’s story: https://lnkd.in/guQfAV5d

The mission and values of Bristol Myers Squibb are personal to Casarine Chong. Her passion for her work stems not only from the ability to contribute to BMS’s strategic mission but also from the ability of the industry to improve patients’ lives, including those closest to her. Read Casarine’s story: https://lnkd.in/gK-RUw_y

Gaurav Khanna, vice president and chief information officer of CenterWell Pharmacy for Humana, drives technology innovation to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFUKf9TV

At Ochsner Health, Debbie Simonson is solving problems and finding solutions to overcome healthcare challenges and find solutions that keep patients safe. “I look for pain points,” she says. “And then I work with all the resources I have to find a way to help.” Read Debbie Simonson’s story: https://lnkd.in/gYSbRg3q

Joining Adventist HealthCare in 2016 was an opportunity for Michael Prakhye to make a difference. “Joining the organization was a great opportunity to create a clear?cybersecurity?vision, to develop a program from scratch, and to work with other senior leaders to foster a culture of security first.” Read more about how Michael is creating a security-first culture at Adventist: https://lnkd.in/geBRjmke #americanhealthcareleader #cybersecurity #dataprotection #CISO #healthcareleadership #informationsecurity

??As we bid farewell to another eventful year, our talented photo editors have handpicked their favorite moments captured in the realm of healthcare. American Healthcare Leader unites the visionaries and experts who are drawn to the complex and compassionate nature of the healthcare industry. AHL brings together leaders motivated to enhance our quality of life with those energized by the challenge of working in a highly regulated industry that impacts us all. Through our high-quality media, we help facilitate the insights and connections our executives need to define a new standard of care. Explore opportunities here: https://hubs.la/Q02dk4V00 #YearInReview #AmericanHealthcareLeader #Gratitude #HeroesOfHealthcare #InnovationInHealthcare #HealthcareHeroes

2023 has been a remarkable year for healthcare, filled with groundbreaking advancements and inspiring stories. Let's take a look at this year's top stories: 1. Benefits director Jenni Lee talks employee wellness, benefits evolution, and the massive Amway family: https://hubs.la/Q02dk0VG0 2. Mark Smith understands medical staffing won’t get easier, but that knowledge is leading to incredible HR innovation at Providence: https://hubs.la/Q02dk4VG0 3. VP of Data and Analytics Matthew McGinnis on his efforts to help get answers for Evernorth’s patients faster and the tenets of his leadership style: https://hubs.la/Q02dk0fw0 Explore opportunities here: https://hubs.la/Q02dk1G70 #HealthcareYearInReview #2023Highlights #HealthcareHeroes

Join us in celebrating a remarkable year at American Healthcare Leader! With 123 incredible features and 4 print issues, we've made a mark in the healthcare industry in 2023. We've covered everything from groundbreaking interviews with industry leaders to thought-provoking articles on the future of healthcare. Our mission to inspire, educate, and empower healthcare professionals has never been stronger! But we couldn't have achieved all this without YOU, our amazing community! Your unwavering support and engagement have been the driving force behind our success. So let's raise a virtual toast together ?? and celebrate our accomplishments! Comment below and share your favorite article or feature from this year. We can't wait to hear what resonated with you the most! Cheers to a fantastic 2023, and here's to an even more incredible year ahead! #AHLYearInReview #CelebratingAccomplishments #HealthcareLeadership