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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Health Care

Our healthcare system matters to everyone. This feature profiles the leaders who are visible and behind the scenes and who keep New Jerseyans healthy and well across every dimension of life.

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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Sarah Adelman

Sarah AdelmanCommissioner of Human ServicesState of N.J.Leads statewide human services policy and program implementation, overseeing social service delivery, public assistance strategy, and interagency coordination.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Dr. Kaitlan Baston

Dr. Kaitlan Baston Interim CEO University Hospital Oversees academic medical center operations, guiding clinical service delivery, workforce leadership, and public hospital strategy during a critical transition period.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Robert Brenner

Robert BrennerPresident and CEOValley Health SystemDirects integrated health system growth and clinical excellence initiatives, overseeing hospital operations, physician partnerships, and capital investment strategy.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — John Gallucci

John GallucciCEOJAG Physical TherapyHeads outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine expansion initiatives, overseeing clinical performance, franchise growth, and community-based care delivery.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Phillip Heath

Phillip HeathPresident and CEOSamaritanLeads hospice and palliative care strategy, overseeing compassionate care delivery, community outreach, and mission-driven service expansion.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Les Hirsch

Les Hirsch President and CEO Saint Peter's Healthcare System Directs healthcare system operations and capital planning, overseeing clinical program growth, physician alignment, and infrastructure modernization.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Dr. Jean-Pierre Issa

Dr. Jean-Pierre Issa President and CEO Coriell Institute for Medical Research Leads biomedical research and scientific advancement initiatives, overseeing genomic medicine innovation, global research partnerships, and institutional growth.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Ed Jimenez

Ed JimenezPresident and CEOMain Line HealthLeads regional healthcare system strategy, overseeing hospital operations, patient experience initiatives, and long-term growth planning.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Brigitte Johnson

Brigitte JohnsonCEOCarePlus NJLeads integrated behavioral health and social services strategy, overseeing clinical innovation, community partnerships, and expanded access to mental health care.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Sue Kida

Sue Kidaexecutive advisor; past PresidentKessler Institute for RehabilitationProvides executive advisory leadership in rehabilitation medicine, guiding operational excellence, clinical program development, and long-term strategic planning.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Steve Libutti

Steve LibuttiDirectorRutgers Cancer Institute of N.J.Directs comprehensive cancer research and clinical innovation strategy, overseeing translational oncology programs, academic partnerships, and patient-centered research initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Paul Di Maio

Paul Di MaioPresident and CEODelta Dental of N.J.Heads dental benefits strategy and operational leadership, overseeing provider network expansion, regulatory compliance, and member engagement initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Mike Munoz

Mike Munozsenior vice president; Market presidentAmeriHealth N.J.Leads regional health plan strategy, overseeing market growth, provider partnerships, and member-focused care solutions.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Trish O’Keefe

Trish O'Keefe President Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center Heads hospital leadership and clinical operations strategy, overseeing quality performance, physician collaboration, and regional healthcare delivery initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — David Perlin

David PerlinChief scientific officer, Center for Discovery and InnovationDirects scientific research and translational medicine initiatives, overseeing laboratory innovation, clinical trials collaboration, and biomedical discovery strategy.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Dr. Dustin Riccio

Dr. Dustin Riccio President and CEO St. Joseph's Health Directs system-wide healthcare strategy, overseeing clinical integration, service expansion, and mission-driven community health initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Stephanie Schwartz

Stephanie Schwartz President Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Heads hospital clinical operations and strategic growth initiatives, overseeing patient care quality, service line expansion, and workforce leadership.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Tom Scott

Tom ScottPresident and CEOCentraState Healthcare SystemLeads community healthcare system strategy, overseeing hospital operations, outpatient expansion, and patient-centered care initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Dr. Alan Sickles

Dr. Alan Sickles CEO Saint Michael's Medical Center Leads hospital administration and clinical service delivery, overseeing physician engagement, patient care quality, and operational performance initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Mark Sparta

Mark SpartaChief Operating OfficerHackensack University Medical CenterOversees hospital operational performance, guiding service line development, quality improvement initiatives, and high-acuity care coordination.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Health Care — Deborah Visconi

Deborah VisconiPresident & CEOBergen New Bridge MedicalFocused on advancing heads hospital operations and long-term strategic planning, overseeing clinical excellence, community health initiatives, and financial performance.

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