The upper echelons of most industries are often thought of as a man’s world, and healthcare is no exception. But new research from the Peterson Institute for International Economics and EY indicates that women who take the reins could boost a hospital’s bottom line.
Researchers analyzed data from 22,000 public companies in 91 nations and found that only about 5 percent had a female CEO and more than half had no female executives. However, they also found that just by increasing the percentage of women in top management jobs from 0 to 30 percent, companies could increase profits 15 percent.
