Phoebe's Scott Steiner, Southwell's Chris Dorman among Georgia Trend 500

ATLANTA – The Georgia Hospital Association has announced that 14 CEOs from GHA-member hospitals, as well as GHA President and CEO Caylee Noggle, were included on Georgia Trend's "GEORGIA 500" list of the state's most influential leaders. The list includes:

— Chris Dorman, President and CEO, Southwell – Tifton

— Delvecchio Finley, President and CEO, Atrium Health Navicent – Macon

— John Haupert, President and CEO, Grady Health System – Atlanta

— Paul Hinchey, President and CEO, St. Joseph's/Candler – Savannah

— Loy Howard, President and CEO, Tanner Health System – Carrollton

— Donna Hyland, President and CEO, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta – Atlanta

— Joon Lee, CEO, Emory Healthcare – Atlanta

— Jeff Myers, President and CEO, Hamilton Health Care System – Dalton

— Caylee Noggle, President and CEO, Georgia Hospital Association – Atlanta

— Bob Quattrocchi, President and CEO, Northside Hospital Health System – Sandy Springs

— Scott Raynes, President and CEO, Southeast Georgia Health System – Brunswick

— Candice Saunders, President and CEO, Wellstar Health System – Marietta

— Scott Steiner, President and CEO, Phoebe Putney Health System – Albany

— Kurt Stuenkel, President, Atrium Health Floyd – Rome

— Jonathan Watkins, President, City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta — Atlanta

Recognized for their far-reaching impact on the state and its citizens, these leaders play a vital role in the health and well-being of their patients and communities.

"It's an honor, not only to be included on this list, but to also share this recognition with so many other exceptional leaders in the health care field across the state," Noggle said. "I'm privileged to work on their behalf and on behalf of a healthier Georgia every day."

"Congratulations to each of these extraordinary leaders on this recognition," GHA Board Chair Mary Chatman said. "They are difference-makers in the health care field, and we are grateful for their never-ending efforts to improve health care and ensure Georgia's citizens can get the care they need. GHA is proud to partner with each of them as we continually work to advance health care in our state."

Georgia Trend publishes its list of the most influential leaders annually and recognizes leaders from a variety of fields, including health care, agribusiness, education, the arts, communication, real estate, and transportation.

Founded in 1929, GHA serves nearly 150 hospitals in Georgia and promotes the health and welfare of the public through the development of better hospital care for all Georgia citizens. The mission of GHA is to advance the health of individuals and communities by serving as the leading advocate for all Georgia hospitals and health care systems. GHA represents its members before the General Assembly and Congress, as well as state and federal regulatory agencies, and is an allied member of the American Hospital Association.