Hospital Heroes

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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