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Dr. Prem Reddy once more Recognized Among the foremost powerful attention Leaders within the Nation

Prime Healthcare Chairman, President and CEO Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, and FCCP have been re-elected to the prestigious list of Modern Healthcare's in 2017's

By katewinsletPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Prime Healthcare Chairman, President and CEO Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, and FCCP have been re-elected to the prestigious list of Modern Healthcare's in 2017's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. This is the fourth-time Dr. Reddy has been recognized as one of America's most influential healthcare leaders

I am humbled and honored to know this," said Dr. Reddy. "It is gratifying to see Prime Healthcare being recognized by one of the most respected brands in the healthcare industry for being a top priority for patient quality, innovation and maintaining key, safe hospitals in U.S. communities.

Senator John McCain of Arizona led the Modern Healthcare List this year. Dr. Reddy, a board-certified cardiologist, joins a diverse and reputable team, from the leaders of the largest paying nations and suppliers to members. Cabinet and National Assembly representatives. Among the dignitaries these years are Drs. John Noseworthy, President and CEO of Mayo Clinic; Criminal Justice Leader Mitch McConnell; Joseph Swedish, Chairman, President and CEO of Anthem; and Trevor Fetter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tenet Healthcare Corp. In addition to Sen. McCain, Modern Healthcare also noted two other Senators - Lisa Murkowski in Alaska and Susan Collins in Maine - for breaking the ranks with their party and playing a key role in changing the direction of Health care reform debate.

Dr. Prem reddy was acknowledged. Also, featured this week on Beckers Hospital Review List of 112 Physician Leaders to Know, 2017. He has appeared nine times in Modern Healthcare's "50 Most Powerful Leaders and Leaders."

Dr Prem Reddys has made history by achieving something and the ability to integrate innovations and high levels of patient achievement has helped fulfill the vision of Prime Healthcares on the future of public hospitals, "said Linda Bradley, chief executive officer of Central Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA. "Prime Healthcare is not just a visionary company, but a visionary company, and that's thanks to Dr. Prem Reddy."

Since the acquisition of Centinela Hospital in 2007 on the verge of bankruptcy, Prime Healthcare has invested more than $ 109 million in capital and renovation equipment, including an emergency room expansion currently underway. Centinarian recently received the "Quality Improvement Innovation Award" from Healthgrades and is always ranked among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation for quality care. Centinela Hospital is just one example of Prime Healthcares' unique ability to save and transform community hospitals.

The list of Modern Healthcares is a collection based on more than 6,800 presentations from book readers and nearly 74,000 votes. Reader's votes account for 50 percent of the result; Modern Healthcares' senior editors make up the remaining 50%. This was the 16th year for Modern Healthcare to publish the list, which recognizes "the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact."

Dr. Prem Reddy is a generous leader in donating millions of dollars to charities that provide educational scholarships and free health care. Through his charitable foundations, he has donated more than $ 800 million to support non-profit hospitals, charity trips and universities, including the construction of a new, nonprofit medical school to be in San Bernardino County, California.

Dr. Reddy founded Prime Healthcare in 2001, making the healthcare system one of the fastest growing and fifth largest commercial systems in the country, with 46 hospitals in 14 states.

About Prime Healthcare: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning national hospital system with 45 acute-care hospitals providing nearly 45,000 jobs in 14 states. Thirteen of the hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity with a mission of providing quality, compassionate healthcare for all. Based in California and one of the largest hospital systems in the country, Prime Healthcare and its hospitals have been recognized as among the "100 Top Hospitals" in the nation 38 times and among the "15 Top Health Systems" three times, and Prime Healthcare is the only "Top 10 Health System" west of the Mississippi. For more information, please visit www.primehealthcare.com.

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Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, is a physician, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

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