Press Ganey HX23 Awards: CEO Award, David Lubarsky, MD, chief executive officer of UC Davis Health

HX23 CEO of the Year: David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, CEO, UC Davis Health
This award is reserved for someone who exemplifies leadership, passion, innovation, and values at every level and in every aspect of their healthcare career. One of Modern Healthcare’s 2022 “100 Most Influential People in Health Care,” Dr. Lubarsky is honored this year for his overwhelming success since arriving at UC Davis in July 2018. He has increased revenues by more than 50% and established new initiatives to expand healthcare to the underserved while still maintaining financial stability. He has also led the way in technology and connectivity by creating a digital platform and virtual hospital, which has helped UC Davis adapt to industry evolution, while reinforcing empathy, inclusivity and a patient-centric ethic. He has been one of the leading innovators in the country in integrating his academic medical center with the rest of his community and in re-structuring his C-Suite to reflect the importance of human experience, digital health, and equity for all.
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About HX23
Recipients of HX23 awards were selected based on input from their peers on how they are advancing the human experience of healthcare. These honorees exemplify the excellence, resilience, and spirit needed to enhance and enrich the human experience of healthcare. Each of them has a unique story of committed and compassionate leadership that inspires their teams and colleagues, encourages their patients, and makes the communities they serve a better place to work and live every day.
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About Press Ganey
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PG Forsta provides the technology and expertise to help organizations get a deeper, more complete understanding of the experiences of their audiences. The company powers the HX (Human Experience) Platform - a comprehensive experience and research technology platform that breaks down the silos between CX (Customer Experience), Employee Experience (EX), Patient Experience (PX) and Market Research. PG Forsta serves a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, hospitality, market research, professional services, retail, and technology.