Leaders in Health Care 2011

The rising cost of care has become a heavy burden on both business and society at large. But we in this region are luckier than most. Thanks to innovative institutions and a large community of talented and dedicated health care providers, we consistently provide higher-quality care at lower cost than most other areas of the country.

Seattle Business third annual Leaders in Health Care awards are designed to recognize the best of our multifaceted health care industry, from forward-thinking health care executives, devoted practitioners and brilliant researchers to determined community advocates, company wellness programs that work and, in the case of our Lifetime Achievement Award, individuals who have dedicated their entire lives to make others better.

This year, weve expanded our reach to include three new categories, starting with health care information technology, an essential backbone of the system that everyone recognizes will play a key role in building a rational health care system going forward. We also shine light on leaders in global health, a field that demands the unique ability to unite industry, governments and practitioners to create large-scale, sustainable solutions. And, finally, we look at local innovations in medical instruments, a thriving industry in our backyard.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Outstanding Health Care Executive

Outstanding Global Health Organization

Outstanding Achievement in Health Care Information Technology

Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Medical Devices

Outstanding Employer Achievement in Developing Wellness Programs

Outstanding Health Care Professional

Outstanding Achievement in Community Outreach

Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Biopharmaceuticals

JUDGES

Mary McWilliams, Executive director, Puget Sound Health Alliance

Dr. Paul G. Ramsey, CEO, UW Medicine; Dean, School of Medicine