Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 lists of "Women in Health IT to Know" and "Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know” include several MEDITECH customers recognized as leaders driving transformative change, advancing access to care, and strengthening healthcare delivery in their communities.
Additionally, MEDITECH President and CEO Michelle O’Connor was named a “Woman in Health IT to Know” for her leadership, advancing innovation through the Expanse EHR platform, and expanding access to enterprise-level technology for healthcare organizations of all sizes.
The annual lists honor female leaders who are untangling administrative complexities, eliminating inefficiencies, and implementing innovative, patient-centered measures that impact entire organizations. While the majority of healthcare workers are women, they remain underrepresented in executive leadership and IT roles. These lists celebrate the executives who are bridging that gap and making a profoundly positive impact on the industry through their vision, dedication, and operational excellence.
“It is incredibly inspiring to see so many of our customers recognized for their outstanding leadership and the positive impact they have on the healthcare industry,” said MEDITECH Associate Vice President Rachel Wilkes. “While women make up the majority of the healthcare workforce, their representation in executive leadership roles still has room to grow. We are proud to celebrate these leaders who are paving the way, breaking down barriers, and driving meaningful change within their organizations and communities.”
MEDITECH customers named to the "Women in Health IT to Know" list include:
Julie Demaree, Chief Technology and Digital Innovation Officer, St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, NY
Annemarie Eades, CIO, Saint Anthony Hospital System, Chicago, IL
Renee Fosberg, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Emerson Health, Concord, MA
Priscilla A. Frase, MD, Interim Director of IT and CMIO, Ozarks Healthcare, West Plains, MO
MEDITECH customers named to the “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know" list include:
Sharn Barbarin, CEO, Medical City Arlington, Arlington, TX
Kristi Barnd, CEO, Henry County Hospital, Napoleon, OH
Dara Bartels, CEO, Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI
Kelly L. P. Braverman, President and CEO, Witham Health Services, Lebanon, IN
Joanna Conley, President and CEO, Doctors Hospital, Augusta, GA
Laura Gamble, CEO, Pender Community Hospital, Pender, NE
Tina Gillespie, CEO, Harrison County Community Hospital, Bethany, MO
Kaye Green, CEO, Roosevelt General Hospital, Portales, NM
Katrina Keefer, President and CEO, DCH Health System, Tuscaloosa, AL
Sonja LaBarbera, President and CEO, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Wallingford, CT
Mary Mannix, President and CEO, Augusta Health Care, Fishersville, VA
Rozanna Penney, President and CEO, Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA
Cathy Pimple, DNP, CEO, Newman Regional Health, Emporia, KS
Darlene Rodowicz, President and CEO, Berkshire Health System, Pittsfield, MA
Christine Schuster, RN, President and CEO, Emerson Health, Concord, MA
Rebecca Segal, President and CEO, Fauquier Health, Warrenton, VA
Traci Thibodeaux, CEO, Beauregard Health System, DeRidder, LA
Meagan Weber, DPT, CEO, Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, MO
Dawnett Willis, CEO, Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City, IA
MEDITECH congratulates all of the honorees recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for their leadership, strategic technological innovation, and continued commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes.
