Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential figures in the industry in terms of leadership and impact.

Specifically, honorees were evaluated on the actions taken to help their organizations achieve or exceed financial, operational and clinical goals, and the measurable results that were achieved; to improve the organization’s culture, particularly regarding… Show more

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential figures in the industry in terms of leadership and impact.

Specifically, honorees were evaluated on the actions taken to help their organizations achieve or exceed financial, operational and clinical goals, and the measurable results that were achieved; to improve the organization’s culture, particularly regarding the workforce and its sense of belonging along with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; and to be a leading voice in the industry.

Dr. Megerian received notable praise for his efforts around his leadership to support investments in personalized cancer care, pediatric care, research and innovation, health equity and facilities with the health system’s recently announced $2 billion fundraising campaign—the largest in the organization’s history. Among other achievements this year, Harrington Discovery Institute at UH teamed with the University of Oxford to launch the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Therapeutics Accelerator, with the goal of developing 40 new therapies for rare diseases into clinical trials in the next decade. UH also completed a $236 million expansion of UH Ahuja Medical Center to provide new and expanded services for the community this year, under Dr. Megerian’s leadership. Dr. Megerian holds court with an impressive list of industry leaders, as well as high-level government administrators and elected officials, academics, and thought leaders. Show less

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