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Healthcare Business Review proudly presents the Top 10 Patient Safety Leaders - 2026, recognizing healthcare professionals who are advancing safer care environments through a steadfast commitment to quality and clinical excellence. These leaders develop patient safety initiatives while strengthening practices that reduce risk and support consistent standards of care. Their leadership helps healthcare organizations improve outcomes and foster a culture of accountability, enabling providers to deliver reliable care while maintaining the trust of patients and their families.
Top 10 Patient Safety Leaders - 2026
Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Emory Healthcare
Avina Goel serves as director of Quality and Patient Safety at Emory Healthcare. A physician and healthcare quality leader with MD, MPH and CPHQ credentials, she has built her career around improving care delivery, patient safety and performance improvement within large health systems. Her work reflects a commitment to translating quality principles into practical changes that affect patients and care teams alike.
Director, Patient Safety & Performance Improvement, Children\'s Hospital Los Angeles
Nathaniel Lacasse serves as Director of Patient Safety & Performance Improvement at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). A healthcare quality leader with an MHA, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality designation and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, he focuses on strengthening the systems that shape patient safety, clinical reliability and continuous improvement. His career reflects a sustained interest in turning improvement methods into practical tools for frontline care teams.
