Given the abundance of health issues in the present times, the healthcare industry holds huge demands in the industry today, collectively led by the hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance, and medical equipment. Having become one of the largest sectors of the Indian economy, in terms of both revenue and employment, India's healthcare industry has been growing profoundly at a CAGR of around 22 percent since 2016, and is expected to reach $372 billion by 2022. However, hospital infrastructure is the prima facie of the medical industry, given the advanced treatment & care it's capable of offering to the patients. According to studies, the Hospital sector alone was valued at Rs.4 lakh crore in 2017, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16-17 percent to reach Rs.8.6 lakh crore in 2022.

Medical staff in India and around the world, have leveraged their diligent services with great zeal always, and saved millions of lives, often while risking their own. Also, COVID-19 times, remains no exception. However, medical is highly women-led and there are many women in the healthcare profession offering their skills and experiences in managing the industry with dedicated intent. According to study, women are estimated to make up to 30 percent of doctors and more than 80 percent of nurses and midwives, while there are many efficient women leaders who are leading several medical hospitals & facilities handling responsibilities across different departments, be it involving hospital management, medical care, administration, accounts, or more. Their prolific contribution has wisely helped run the hospital infrastructure and management in the country.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings in to spotlight a list of `Top 10 Women Leaders in Hospitals - 2022', who are domineers of change in the healthcare realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.