TOA Awards 2026 Finalists - Healthcare & Medicine
The **Healthcare & Medicine** category recognizes visionary healthcare executives, physicians, and medical leaders whose innovation, leadership, and dedication have advanced patient care, healthcare technology, life sciences, and medical services. These finalists have demonstrated excellence in improving healthcare delivery, driving innovation, and making meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of communities both in the United States and internationally.
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## Arda Ural
**Americas Life Sciences Leader, Ernst & Young (EY)**
Arda Ural serves as the Americas Life Sciences Leader at Ernst & Young (EY), where he advises leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations on innovation, digital transformation, and business strategy. With decades of experience in life sciences consulting, he has helped global healthcare companies navigate emerging technologies, regulatory challenges, and patient-centered innovation. His leadership continues to influence the future of healthcare across the Americas.
**Profile:** https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/arda-ural
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## Kemal Erkan
**Founder & Chief Executive Officer, United Medical LLC**
Dr. Kemal Erkan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of United Medical LLC, a healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative medical services and integrated healthcare solutions. His leadership combines clinical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, enabling the organization to deliver high-quality care while embracing advancements in healthcare management and patient services.
**Profile:** [https://www.unitedmedco.com](https://www.unitedmedco.com)
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## Merve Özkuş
**Chief Information Officer, BioReference Health**
Merve Özkuş serves as Chief Information Officer at BioReference Health, one of the nation's leading diagnostic laboratory organizations. She leads enterprise technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and healthcare information systems that support millions of diagnostic tests and patient interactions each year. Her leadership has helped modernize healthcare technology infrastructure while improving operational efficiency, data security, and patient care delivery.
**Profile:** [https://www.bioreference.com](https://www.bioreference.com)
