Developing what's next in healthcare
We develop healthcare talent, accelerate responsible innovation and connect healthcare leaders around the world, to improve lives today and for generations to come.
Our mission
To build a stronger, more connected healthcare community that improves lives today and for generations to come.
→Learn more about the FoundationThree priorities
Three essential pillars driving sustainable, worldwide healthcare progress, each backed by focused initiatives.
Develop exceptional leaders
We identify, invest in and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders through scholarships, mentorship, leadership programs and real-world opportunities.
→Leadership programsAdvance responsible innovation
We champion ethical, practical innovation that solves real problems, improves outcomes and expands access to care through partnerships and pilot programs.
→Innovation pilotsConnect leaders globally
We build a trusted, inclusive network of healthcare leaders across organizations, disciplines and geographies to collaborate, share knowledge and drive impact.
→Chapters and conveningsBy the numbers
A growing community of healthcare leaders
Figures from the Foundation's About page and its September 7, 2026 event recap.
The GHLF 100 · 2026
The people moving healthcare forward, ranked by what they changed
Leaders of hospitals, health systems, science and philanthropy, ranked by the GHLF Impact Index. A global list and a United States list.
→See the full listThe GHLF Seal of Approval
A mark that has to be earned
The Foundation's seal may be displayed only by leaders and organizations that apply and are approved by the leadership committee.
→How to apply for the sealGlobal Healthcare Leaders Foundation
Seal of Approval
Awarded to leaders and organizations whose work meets the Foundation's standards for impact, leadership, integrity and community.
GHLF Leadership Committee
Community impact strategy
Starting with those who served
Our long-term strategy begins with veterans, expands into maternal health, and ultimately seeks to support children and communities internationally.
Veterans
Where the work begins: community-first solutions for veteran health equity, including mental health support and evidence-based education on veteran care.
Maternal health
The next stage of the strategy, informed by healthcare leaders and experts who help shape sustainable solutions.
Children & communities
The long-term aim: supporting children and communities internationally through evidence-based advocacy.
We don't want leadership recognition to end when someone receives an award. Our mission is to find exceptional leaders and ideas, connect them with the right people and resources, and create opportunities for them to make a meaningful difference.Richie HoseinFounder & President of the Board
News and events
Sept 7, 2026
GHLF celebrates 16 healthcare leaders
Two weeks of leadership gatherings and the Late Midsummer Affair opened a new chapter for the Foundation.
→Read the recapNew York City
A Night for a Healthier Tomorrow
The GHLF 2nd Annual Gala and Leadership Awards, Saturday, January 9, 2027, at The Harvard Club of New York City.
→Gala detailsclose
Call for nominations
Nominate a colleague, a mentor or yourself for the Global Healthcare Leadership Awards 2026.
→How to nominateLeadership in action
Moments from the Foundation's leadership and awards evenings.
Watch
Voices from the Gala
Leaders from across healthcare on why they came, what they are building and what the Foundation's community means to them.
Get involved
Be part of the mission. Be part of the change.
Your support helps develop leaders, advance innovation and connect healthcare.
Donate
Invest in the future of healthcare and fund leadership and innovation programs.
Partner
Collaborate with us to expand our impact and scale high-value healthcare solutions.
Volunteer
Share your time, clinical expertise and mentorship to guide emerging leaders.
Become a member
Apply to join the 2027 cohort. Membership is by application and invitation.