Why does this gap persist in one of the most people-driven industries in the world?

To find out, our CMO Manisha Khadge led a powerful survey during ViVE and HIMSS 2025, engaging directly with the women driving healthcare forward. This report brings you the unfiltered insights, stories, and bold ideas that emerged from that effort, plus the data-backed strategies organizations need to adopt now to build a more equitable future.

What’s Standing in the Way?

Women leaders told us exactly what’s holding them—and others—back:

Lack of mentorship and sponsorship

Lack of mentorship and sponsorship

Gender bias in hiring and promotions

Gender bias in hiring and promotions

Work-life imbalance without flexible support

Work-life imbalance without flexible support

Pay inequality and limited access to opportunities

Pay inequality and limited access to opportunities

Outdated leadership cultures that resist change

Outdated leadership cultures that resist change

Women Are Not Just Ready to Lead—They’re Already Leading

This report doesn’t just uncover barriers—it celebrates the unique strengths women bring to leadership in healthcare:

Intentional sponsorship & advocacy programs are key—where senior leaders actively advocate for high-potential women, ensuring they receive the right opportunities, visibility, and career growth pathways.
— Edtrina Moss

Stop saying sorry—reframe your response. You’ve earned your seat at the table, so own it with confidence.
— Susana Craig

And those are just a few of the voices inside. This report is packed with quotes, takeaways, and forward-thinking insights from women who are leading with empathy, innovation, and unwavering strength.

What’s Inside the Report?

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll uncover:

The Top 5 systemic barriers holding women back in healthcare

Strategies organizations can implement to create more inclusive environments

The business case for diversity—why equity is also profitable

Firsthand stories and expert advice from women on the frontlines of healthcare leadership

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