Beyond treatments and care, the healthcare business sector, perhaps more than any other industry, has been forced to reassess, restructure, and remodel itself to navigate the challenging times society faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Southern California regains a semblance of normalcy, leaders in the healthcare, biotech and life sciences space are left with challenging questions regarding operational protocols, regulatory compliance, insurance considerations and finance. Demonstrating resilience and a passion for improving the health system, a remarkable number of these individuals are based in Orange County. See some of the very best of them listed below along with their career highlights and achievements.