脱衣直播 CEO Dr. Omar Lateef has been named to Modern Healthcare鈥檚 2021 list of in the United States.
鈥淭his program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact,鈥 the publication's award announcement says.
鈥淭his recognition strongly affirms our entire RUSH team and the esteem in which we are held for the high quality of care we provide to our patients every day and all that we鈥檝e done in response to the COVID-19 pandemic," Lateef said. 鈥淲hat we have accomplished under the most difficult of circumstances these last few years has been extraordinary. I am deeply proud to share this honor with each and every one of you.鈥
In her letter of support for Lateef and RUSH鈥檚 nomination, Susan Crown, chairperson of the 脱衣直播 board, wrote that he is 鈥渃omfortable on the front line and in the board room."
"Dr. Lateef has managed to successfully marshal resources to combat a pandemic while also excelling in delivering the kind of quality patient care and outcomes that have twice earned Rush a spot on the U.S. News & World Report hospital honor roll.鈥
Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education and CEO of , an anti-gun violence organization co-founded in 2016, noted Lateef鈥檚 community work as an educational resource.
鈥淒r. Lateef brought an important and accessible voice to the conversation for the benefit of the entire city,鈥 Duncan wrote. 鈥淗e has been a tireless advocate in this space, having spoken with dozens of community groups and demonstrating his commitment to providing education to prevent illness while rolling up his sleeves to extend care to those who were unable to avoid it.鈥
Last year's complexity is reflected in the 2021 Most Influential People in Healthcare honorees, according to Modern Healthcare editor Aurora Aguilar.
鈥淭he year was dominated with vaccines that promised a return to normal. But that treatment faced ire and rejection from some, creating divisions in communities and even the health care workforce,鈥 Aguilar said. 鈥淢eanwhile, the financial sector threw around its weight in health care, causing some pushback from the industry and regulators who say private equity and venture capital's goals conflict with health care's mission. Still, there's no denying that new players affected the business of health care in 2021."
