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Hackensack Meridian Health

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Hackensack Meridian Health is a New Jersey-based health system that was formed in 2016 through the merger of Hackensack University Health Network and Meridian Health. The system is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey and is one of the largest health systems in New Jersey, with a network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician practices throughout the state. Hackensack Meridian Health is affiliated with Rutgers University and the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and has partnerships with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, and Stanford University. The system is also a member of the American Hospital Association and the New Jersey Hospital Association.

● History

The history of Hackensack Meridian Health dates back to the founding of Hackensack University Medical Center in 1888 by George W. Childs and Leonard A. Lewis. Over the years, the medical center grew and expanded, and in 1999, it became part of the Hackensack University Health Network. Meanwhile, Meridian Health was formed in 1997 through the merger of Riverview Medical Center and Jersey Shore Medical Center. In 2016, the two health systems merged to form Hackensack Meridian Health, with Robert C. Garrett as its first CEO. The system has since expanded through the acquisition of Palisades Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center, and has partnered with Seton Hall University to establish the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University. The system has also collaborated with New York University and Columbia University on various research initiatives.

● Organization

Hackensack Meridian Health is a non-profit organization governed by a board of trustees that includes leaders from the healthcare industry, finance, and philanthropy. The system is led by CEO Robert C. Garrett, who has previously served as the CEO of Hackensack University Health Network. The system's leadership team also includes Andrew Pecora, who serves as the chief innovation officer and has previously worked with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer. Hackensack Meridian Health has a strong partnership with UnitedHealth Group and has collaborated with Aetna and Cigna on various initiatives. The system is also a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

● Hospitals_and_Facilities

Hackensack Meridian Health operates a network of hospitals and outpatient centers throughout New Jersey, including Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, and Bayshore Medical Center. The system also operates Palisades Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center, and has partnerships with The Valley Hospital and Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Hackensack Meridian Health has a strong affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and has collaborated with Boston Children's Hospital on various pediatric initiatives. The system's hospitals have been recognized for their quality and safety by organizations such as The Joint Commission and Leapfrog Group.

● Services_and_Programs

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a wide range of medical services and programs, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics. The system has a strong focus on primary care and operates a network of primary care practices throughout New Jersey. Hackensack Meridian Health also offers home health care and hospice care services, and has partnerships with Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey and Hospice of New Jersey. The system has collaborated with American Cancer Society and American Heart Association on various initiatives, and has a strong affiliation with National Institutes of Health.

● Research_and_Education

Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to medical research and education, and has partnerships with Rutgers University and Seton Hall University. The system operates the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, which offers a Doctor of Medicine degree program. Hackensack Meridian Health also offers residency programs and fellowship programs in various medical specialties, and has collaborated with Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania on various research initiatives. The system has a strong focus on clinical trials and has partnered with National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke on various research studies.

● Awards_and_Recognition

Hackensack Meridian Health has received numerous awards and recognition for its quality and safety, including the Magnet Recognition Program designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The system's hospitals have also been recognized as Top Hospitals by Leapfrog Group and have received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. Hackensack Meridian Health has been named one of the Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare and has received the Healthcare Equality Index designation from the Human Rights Campaign. The system has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion by organizations such as National Association of Health Services Executives and American Hospital Association. Category:Healthcare in New Jersey

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