OSF leaders recognized among the best by Becker’s
Becker’s Hospital Review has released its list of great leaders in healthcare for 2025. Those on the list are recognized for many accomplishments with a specific focus on leading transformation in health care.
OSF HealthCare is proud to have two of its leaders named:
Michelle Conger, President of OSF HealthCare: Throughout her 31-year tenure with OSF, Conger has been dedicated to driving transformative innovation, strategic excellence and patient-focused care. Prior to being named president she served as chief strategy officer and CEO of OSF OnCall Digital Health, positioning her as a pioneer in digital health innovation. In collaboration with executive leadership, Conger has been instrumental in shaping the OSF long-term strategy, developing leading-edge digital strategies and virtual care models to transform healthcare delivery. She oversaw the launch of a digital hospital at home program in 2022, the first in the state to do so, establishing continuous access to care through OSF OnCall Urgent Care and an AI chatbot, and providing remote monitoring for chronic conditions. Conger became president on Jan. 1 and will become CEO in 2026.
Sister Judith Ann Duvall, former Chairperson of the Boards for OSF HealthCare and former Major Superior of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, serving in this role for 18 years. A member of the congregation since 1965, Sister Judith Ann continues to serve on the governing board. Under her leadership, OSF HealthCare expanded from eight hospitals to 17, established a nationally recognized innovation and simulation center, and launched the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute to advance cancer treatment and research. Her influence extends beyond governance, as she has personally guided thousands of leaders through the ministry development program since 1989 and continues to connect with all 26,000 mission partners annually to reinforce the organization’s core values. A passionate advocate for philanthropy, she has help raise tens of millions of dollars.
See the entire recognition of Sister Judith Ann and Michelle Conger, and the complete list of those recognized, at Great leaders in healthcare | 2025
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, OSF HealthCare has 17 hospitals – 11 acute care, five critical access, one continuing care – with 2,305 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs more than 26,000 Mission Partners across 160+ locations and includes OSF OnCall, the digital health operating entity which offers a hospital-at-home. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation and OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois, cares for our smallest patients. In addition, OSF has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. More at osfhealthcare.org.