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2024Hospital HeroesROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Hospital Heroes

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Hospital Heroes

Everyone knows just how important our health care system is — from young to old, hospital stays to outpatient services, life sciences to pharma — to the care of our body, mind and soul — New Jerseyans seemingly interact with the health care industry on a weekly, if not daily, basis. It plays a big role in our society.

Battling health care inequities while addressing the social determinants of health is just one of the ways the industry’s reach goes far beyond the hospital walls. We’re offering an in-depth look at the influencers behind the scenes and out in the open and all those in charge of helping to keep you healthy and happy in all facets of life.

That’s why the annual ROI Influencers: Health Care list is so important and impactful.

Here’s a look at the 2024 honorees…

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Michele Acito

Michele Acito EVP & Chief nursing officer Holy Name Acito oversees all aspects of nursing and patient care services and operations, including critical care, surgical services, inpatient services and telemedicine, among other areas.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Bob Adams

Bob Adams President Atlantic Health System Since joining Atlantic in 2019, Adams has helped both Hackettstown and Newton Medical Centers earn numerous quality awards and designations from organizations, including, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group and U.S. News & World...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Andy Anderson

Dr. Andy Anderson EVP & chief medical and quality officer RWJBarnabas Health Anderson has a strong history of delivering outcomes in integrated health systems through implementation of large-scale initiatives, leveraging innovation and effectively managing change.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Jim Andrews

Jim Andrews CEO Deborah Heart and Lung Center New to the role (he was appointed in September), Andrews brings more than two decades of experience in health care leadership, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth, enhancing patient care and fostering innovation.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Bill Arnold

Bill Arnold President, Southern Region RWJBarnabas Health Arnold also is the CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the 2024 board chair for the N.J. Hospital Association.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Jose Azar

Jose Azar EVP & Chief quality officer Hackensack Meridian Health His LinkedIn bio says it all: Seriously fascinated by networks, complexity and human behaviors; Deeply passionate about transforming health care for everyone now.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Stephen Brunnquell

Dr. Stephen Brunnquell President Englewood Health Physician Network Brunnquell has a great take on ever-growing physician’s networks: “The goal is to preserve (a small-office family) relationship while also layering on all the technology and all the excellent medical care resources people really expect and...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Aaron Chang

Aaron Chang President Jefferson Health — East The Northern California native has made an important conversion since moving into top job approximately one year ago: He roots for the Eagles over the 49ers now (or so he says).

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Michael Charlton

Michael Charlton CEO AtlantiCare A year after losing the ‘interim’ label, he’s fully invested in leading a team of more than 6,500 individuals, serving the community in five southeastern New Jersey counties.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Hillary Cohen

Dr. Hillary Cohen Chief medical officer Englewood Health A highly regarded thought leader on world health issues gained through her work with the World Health Organization, Cohen has helped Englewood focus more of its care outside of the hospital.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Sara Cuccurullo

Dr. Sara Cuccurullo Medical director JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Among other accomplishments, Cuccurullo serves as a board member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists and was appointed AAP co-Chair of the Women in Academic Physiatry Task Force. She authored 40 book chapters, 30 peer...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — John Doll

John Doll Chief operating officer RWJBarnabas Health Doll was recently selected as a COO to Know for 2024, a list of leaders responsible for streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Paige Dworak

Paige Dworak CEO Carewell Health Runs (and is part owner) of the community hospital formally known as East Orange General Hospital, which is the largest private employer in the city.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Perry Farhat

Perry Farhat Director, diversity, equity & inclusion | LGBTQ+ Health Care administrator Babs Siperstein PROUD Center Farhat serves as director of diversity & inclusion at RWJBarnabas Health as well as the director of the PROUD Center, the first primary care facility in New Jersey...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Regina Foley

Regina Foley Chief nursing executive & chief transformation & integration officer Hackensack Meridian Health Foley has helped Hackensack University Medical Center become first hospital in New Jersey and second in the nation to achieve Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the seventh...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Balpreet Grewal-Virk

Balpreet Grewal-Virk N.J. commissioner; Senior vice president Gateway Development Commission; RWJBarnabas Health In less than one year, Grewal-Virk has built a robust team of more than 50 community health workers — people in communities served by RWJBarnabas Health in Newark, Jersey City, West Orange...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Les Hirsch

Les Hirsch CEO Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Hirsch was recently elected to a three-year term on the board of trustees of the American Hospital Association, the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its directions...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Nancy Holecek

Nancy Holecek Senior vice president of patient care services & chief nursing officer RWJBarnabas Health In addition to implementing innovative models of nursing care that serve as an example for other health care systems, Holecek has been a champion of workplace violence prevention, human...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Sai Kandamangalam

Sai Kandamangalam Chief information officer Holy Name The highly successful business technology executive specializes in entrepreneurial environments, rapid growth and turnaround opportunities.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — J. Christopher Kollar

J. Christopher Kollar Chair of surgery Bergen New Bridge Medical Center He not only has performed all general surgical procedures for more than three decades (specializing in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, reflux disease, breast and cancer surgeries), but Kollar also has worked tirelessly to...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Indu Lew

Indu Lew Chief of staff RWJBarnabas Health The highly regarded chief pharmacy officer has transitioned nicely into one of the most challenging executive roles in the state.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Deb Lienhardt

Deb Lienhardt EVP and Chief Business Development Officer RWJBarnabas Health Charged with driving business development growth, Lienhardt has been the catalyst for numerous valuable partnerships and additions that expand the organization’s reach, increasing patients’ access to care.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Jose Lozano

Jose Lozano Chief growth officer Hackensack Meridian Health Leads an extensive portfolio implementing many of HMH’s growth strategies — from strategic partnerships to expanding the brand and its real estate footprint.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Al Maghazehe

Al Maghazehe CEO Capital Health Leader of two-hospital health system (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center — Hopewell), an outpatient facility in Hamilton Township and a comprehensive network of primary care physician offices.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Suja Mathew

Dr. Suja Mathew Chief clinical officer Atlantic Health Mathew is focused on three key areas: optimizing patient access to the full Atlantic Health System network of care, elevating the system’s innovative research and academic programs and continuing the system’s commitment to the highest quality...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Mike McCauley

Mike McCauley Chief of staff Hackensack Meridian Health The ultra-innovative HMH system has various platforms and initiatives — McCauley helps ensure that all programs are headed in the same direction: Forward.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Frank Pipas

Frank Pipas Chief financial officer RWJBarnabas Health Pipas has a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry: Skilled in treasury services, financial reporting, budgeting, operational finance, revenue modeling and reimbursement and strategic planning.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Brian Reilly

Brian Reilly Chief financial officer Cooper University Health Care His amazing track record in industry is evident by the fact Cooper continues to buck the national trend with financial growth. Under his leadership, Cooper’s credit rating has seen multiple upgrades.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Avonia Richardson-Miller

Avonia Richardson-Miller Chief diversity officer Hackensack Meridian Health Her passionate promotion of a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is a big reason why HMH continues to be ranked highly among organizations — and attract a diverse workforce.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Dr. Mark Rosenberg Emergency Medical Department St. Joseph’s Health He not only oversees the care of more than 165,000 adult and child visits annually, he helped create ALTO, the nation’s first Alternatives to Opioids Program.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Ken Sable

Dr. Ken Sable Regional president, Southern Region Hackensack Meridian Health He is leading numerous growth initiatives in lower half of state, including transformational efforts at Jersey Shore, one of the top hospitals in the state.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Thomas Scott

Thomas Scott CEO CentraState He recently was named an at-large delegate to the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Review Board 2 (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), and as a board member for the N.J. Hospital Association.

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Maureen Schneider

Maureen Schneider President Chilton Medical Center Under Schneider’s guidance, Chilton Medical Center was again ranked the top hospital in the state with less than 350 beds by Castle Connolly, a high-performing hospital by U.S. News in multiple specialties and given its tenth consecutive “A”...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Dr. Lisa Tank

Dr. Lisa Tank Acting president Hackensack University Medical Center Previously the chief medical officer at HUMC, she is board-certified in geriatrics, internal medicine and hospice and palliative care. Her goal is to help older adults age successfully with focus on longevity, maximizing independence and...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Darrell Terry

Darrell Terry CEO Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Children’s Hospital of N.J. Strong leader at one of city’s most important institutions, Terry has said he views his role as being as much about creating an economic engine as a health care provider for residents...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Christine Winn

Christine Winn SVP & Chief regional officer Cooper University Health Care Winn was a key leader of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper since its inception and a key player in Cooper’s ambulatory operations (she oversaw the construction of system’s new Moorestown Campus, Cooper’s...

ROI Influencers: Health Care 2024 — Helene Wolk

Helene Wolk Chief operating officer Englewood Health Her impact on the organization since joining in 2012 cannot be overstated.

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