A WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN

In 2003, some 16% of the CEOs at hospitals and systems belonging to the American Hospital Association (AHA) were women. AHA spokesman Richard Wade called the recent growth in the number of female CEOs "explosive," but it comes as little surprise to some of healthcare's most influentia...

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Published in:Modern Healthcare 2007-04, Vol.37 (16), p.6
Main Author: Kirchheimer, Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appointments & personnel changes
Chief executive officers
Corporate officers
Corporate presidents
Employment
Females
Health care industry
Hospitals
Leadership
Personal profiles
Polls & surveys
Presidents
Stereotypes
Trends
Veterans
Women
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Summary:In 2003, some 16% of the CEOs at hospitals and systems belonging to the American Hospital Association (AHA) were women. AHA spokesman Richard Wade called the recent growth in the number of female CEOs "explosive," but it comes as little surprise to some of healthcare's most influential women or to those who study economic and demographic trends. As this year's list of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare reveals, women are challenging the male-dominated top echelons of healthcare in increasing numbers on all fronts: within hospitals, healthcare vendors, philanthropies, government agencies and associations. Some women in leadership roles say they are successful in part because they do not view the world around them in terms of men vs. women. Within government and healthcare philanthropy, women are also making inroads to the seats of power. The women who are now in positions of authority will serve as role models for those coming behind them, and the result will be greater connections to communities.
ISSN:0160-7480
1944-7647