CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Becker's Hospital Review is proud to announce the release of its first annual list, "100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know," which features some of the top leaders of medical staffs and quality in American healthcare.

The CMOs included in this list have shown dedication to excellence in medical care at hospitals and health systems by spearheading physician integration, patient safety and quality initiatives. As healthcare organizations become financially accountable for quality care, the role of the CMO has become more critical to the success of hospitals and health systems than ever before.

CMOs were selected for inclusion on this list based on the quality outcomes of their organizations, nominations and research conducted by the Becker's Hospital Review editorial team. Hospital and health system leaders do not pay and cannot pay to be included on this list. There are never fees involved in Becker's Hospital Review lists. Recognized CMOs are free to note their inclusion through marketing materials, website promotion, press releases and other media materials without paying a fee.

The full-length edition of the list can be found here:

100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know

About Becker's Hospital Review

Becker's Hospital Review is a monthly publication offering up-to-date business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems. Content is geared toward high level hospital leaders and includes hospital and health system news, best practices and legal guidance specifically for these decision makers. Each issue of Becker's Hospital Review reaches more than 18,000 people, primarily acute-care hospital CEOs and CFOs.

Media Contact: Molly Gamble Becker's Healthcare, (800) 417-2035, mgamble@beckershealthcare.com

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