11/03/2026
Congratulations to MHA President & CEO Melony Griffith and MHA's members recognized on The Daily Record’s 2026 Health Care Power List! 👏
These leaders are recognized for shaping Maryland’s health care industry through leadership, research, advocacy, and innovation. As the state’s largest employment sector, health care continues to drive economic growth, scientific advancements, and efforts to address complex challenges affecting Maryland communities.
This year’s honorees include:
• Danielle Wharton, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
• Bradley L. Schlaggar, M.D., Kennedy Krieger Institute
• Cheryl Cioffi, DNP, Frederick Health
• David N. Maine, M.D., Mercy Health Services
• Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., Sheppard Pratt
• Jennifer Nickoles, LifeBridge Health
• Ken Samet, MedStar Health
• Kevin Sowers, Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Mark Boucot, Garrett Regional Medical Center
• Melony G. Griffith, Maryland Hospital Association
• Mohan Suntha, M.D., University of Maryland Medical System
• Paari Gopalakrishnan, M.D., GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center
• Scott Klein, M.D., Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
See the full list of honorees: https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/10/28/healthcare-power-list/