What are factors that are driving the need for innovative and transformational leaders in health care for the 21st century?

Healthcare is becoming increasingly complex. Innovative and transformational leaders are needed to help manage this complexity. To remain competitive in the rapidly evolving health care industry and to provide high-quality care, it is necessary to develop new strategies. The need for leaders of this type is driven by: the rapid development in technology, an increasing demand from consumers for access to services, rising healthcare costs and more complicated regulatory requirements. These leaders are able to navigate the challenges of today by creating an environment which encourages creative thinking and innovative solutions that address both current needs as well as future ones. Both a strong technical knowledge of healthcare and interpersonal skills are required to effectively manage the relationships among diverse stakeholders. In the end, visionary leaders that understand how all components of healthcare work together are essential to success in an industry which is constantly changing.