With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Hari Sabnani is committed to expanding access, affordability, and quality care across Puerto Rico. Under his leadership, Alivia Health has grown into a $1.1 billion network serving more than 230,000 patients each year. He previously held leadership roles at Quest Diagnostics, Cardinal Health, and global pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Eli Lilly.
Meet the 2025 Impact Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 winners! Discover how they are turning data into action and driving real-world results in patient care.
”This recognition highlights the importance of harnessing data, technology, and innovation to advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes."
Hari SabnaniPresident & CEO, Alivia Health
Professional Bio
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Hari was selected as Innovator of the Year for transforming Puerto Rico’s pharmacy landscape with a patient-first model that eliminates barriers to care and integrates specialty services. Alivia Health delivered over $21 million in financial assistance to patients in 2024 and secured access to 100% of insurance plans, achieving a 98.6% patient satisfaction rate. Hari also pioneered clinical innovations like oncology care packages and therapeutic-area specialization, setting a new national benchmark for specialty pharmacy services.
”Our team continuously looks for opportunities to improve alerting, innovation in workflow to improve response times, and utilization of data analytics to demonstrate impact."
Shivani Patel, Pharm.D., BCPS, Team LeadPharmacy Administrative Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship
Organization Bio
Houston Methodist Hospital System is a nationally recognized health system anchored by a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals across Greater Houston. With eight acute-care hospitals, a long-term acute care hospital, and numerous outpatient centers, Houston Methodist delivers high-quality, patient-centered care at every level. The flagship hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, with systemwide dedication to safety, quality, and service that defines every interaction.
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Houston Methodist Hospital System, System Clinical Pharmacy Services, was chosen as the Data Dream Team for building a real-time blood culture surveillance program that integrates rapid diagnostics with Inovalon alerts to optimize antibiotic use. This innovative approach reduced time to optimal therapy from 81 hours to just 23 and cut mortality from 21% to 8.9%. Now scaled systemwide, the program generates thousands of alerts with 99%+ pharmacist acknowledgement and average response times under 35 minutes. The initiative has sustained life-saving improvements, demonstrating significant impact on patient care and antimicrobial stewardship.
Team Members
Shivani Patel, Pharm.D.; Nicole Alilaen; Natalie A Finch; Punit J Shah; Wesley J Hoffmann; Shemaul Tsai; William Musick; Christy P Su; Joey D Webb; Rustin T Pevehouse; Shaila Sheth; Patricia Huang; Michael G Liebl
”Persistent and steady change can lead to major improvements for patient outcomes and clinician satisfaction."
Emily Grooms, RN, BSN, RN-BCManager of Clinical Informatics, Goshen Health
Professional Bio
Emily Grooms is a Clinical Informatics leader with a strong foundation in nursing and a passion for advancing healthcare through technology.
Emily has led projects focused on EHR optimization, decision support, and quality improvement through data analytics. She is board-certified in Nursing Informatics by the ANCC and holds a BSN. Known for bridging strategy and frontline care, Emily is committed to driving patient-centered innovation that empowers clinicians and supports better health outcomes across the care continuum.
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Emily was chosen as Healthcare Hero for leading a groundbreaking quality improvement initiative that used rule-based Al to detect sepsis early and prompt timely interventions. Her and her team’s work at Goshen Health resulted in 89.5% compliance with 3-hour sepsis protocols, reducing length of stay by 2.3 days and lowering mortality rates. As Manager of Clinical Informatics, Emily merges clinical expertise
with data-driven innovation to improve patient safety, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes – demonstrating the powerful role of informatics in transforming frontline care and elevating healthcare delivery.
”This award highlights the critical role financial navigation plays in improving patient outcomes and experiences. Winning it not only validates our innovative approach, but hopefully inspires other healthcare organizations to adopt similar models.”
Jodi Miller, Team LeadSr. Manager, Concierge Financial Navigation
Organization Bio
Mayo Clinic is the world’s largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice, known for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. With a 150-year legacy of innovation, Mayo Clinic’s expert teams tackle the most complex medical challenges, turning discovery into action. From breakthrough research to digital health platforms, the organization continues to transform care delivery and improve outcomes for patients everywhere. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, Mayo Clinic sets the standard for excellence in care, research, and innovation across every specialty.
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Mayo Clinic was selected for the Collective Excellence Award for launching a Concierge Financial Navigation Team to ease the financial burden on patients undergoing chemotherapy and chronic disease treatments. In 2024 alone, the team supported over 11,000 patients and secured $118 million in financial assistance, with an additional $57 million secured by midyear of 2025. Built through deep cross-functional collaboration, the initiative eases patient stress, reduces clinician burden, and improves hospital revenue.
Team Members
RAssist, Fund Finder, Novartis, Genentech, Amgen, Pfizer, NORD, HealthWell
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