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What you need to know The log out button in Epic has been removed. All Epic users should remember to badge out using Tap and Go whenever leaving a workstation. If you do not have Tap and Go, close Epic
Read moreWhat you need to know Overall, we are seeing a slight reduction in daily call volume as issues are transitioning from access and security to more complex workflow issues. Leadership continues to monitor more complex, critical issues that are outstanding,
Read moreStephen R. Rossman, D.O., is a board certified orthopedic surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center. He specializes in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, with a strong focus on patient education as part of his approach when caring
Read moreSiddhant K. Mehta, M.D., Ph.D., is a board eligible fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center. Having been born and raised in Bergen County, Dr. Mehta is excited to return to New Jersey and treat
Read moreWhat you need to know Overall, we are seeing a slight reduction in daily call volume as issues are transitioning from access and security to more complex workflow issues. Leadership continues to monitor more complex, critical issues that are outstanding,
Read moreWhat you need to know The JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute received certification of its Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute’s commitment to
Read moreEpic Highlights of the Day Call and ticket volumes dipped slightly on our second full day with all locations now live and operating. Adjustments to the on-site support should be coordinated by contacting the help desk or your local support
Read moreWhat you need to know The adult asthma program at Hackensack University Medical Center and the pediatric asthma program at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital atHackensack University Medical Center have received recertification by the Joint Commission. The programs were
Read moreWhat you need to know On October 15, the Boards of Trustees of Englewood Health and Hackensack Meridian Health signed a definitive agreement to merge. Following regulatory approval of the merger, Hackensack Meridian Health has committed to a $400 million
Read moreDoximity is a social network solely for physicians that includes over one million U.S. health professionals. All physicians need to be registered on doximity.com by November 1, 2019 to be eligible to vote in U.S. News & World Report’s Best
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation received a gift of $350,000 from the Morris and Clara Weshnak Family Foundation, administered by Barry and Carol Anne Cawley Weshnak, in support of the Pediatric Palliative Care Program
Read moreWhat you need to know Monday was the first day of the Epic go live with all outpatient and ambulatory locations now live. Call and ticket volumes increased as expected. Leadership continues to round throughout the facilities and on-site support
Read moreRegister for one of Hackensack Meridian Health Partners’ (HMHP) autumn series of educational meetings. Learn more about the changes coming to HMHP in 2020, including the: new structure new incentive compensation design new resources Register to Attend an Upcoming Session Click
Read moreWhat you need to know The first day of the Epic go live went well with 725 calls to the help desk and approximately 700 new tickets generated. Common themes included: providers adding Chief Complaint to the Patient Record providers
Read moreRicardo Pinzon has been named Physician of the Year at Hackensack University Medical Center. For Physician Assistant Week, October 6 – 12, Hackensack University Medical Center recognized and celebrate the 100 physician assistants (PA) on staff at the medical center
Read moreCBSN New York recently featured Herman Morchel, M.D., of Hackensack University Medical Center about embarking on a second career as a physician. Dr. Morchel began his residency at age 52 – decades older than his fellow interns. Many of whom
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed Scott W. Smilen, M.D., FACOG, as its Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Smilen is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Read moreWhat you need to know The Emergency Trauma Center (ETC) at Hackensack University Medical Center has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT)
Read moreThe Department of Pediatrics recently welcomed pediatric physicians from a variety of specialties. The new pediatric physicians are in: Cardiology Emergency Medicine Gatroenterology Hematology/Oncology Neonatology Nephrology Otolaryngology Urology See below for the full list of physicians. Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s
Read moreVerda J. Hicks, M.D., FACS, FACOG, medical director, Gynecologic Oncology, Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Care, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties and chief, Gynecologic Oncology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, will be honored at the American Cancer Society’s annual Tides of
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health’s leadership and physicians topped ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Health Care list, an elite roster of New Jersey executives, lawmakers and other leaders in health care. CEO Robert Garrett shared the number one ranking on
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health’s the Villas opened in October in Manalapan. Located on seven wooded acres off Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan, the Villas is an apartment community that promotes a wellness-centric lifestyle. The community offers
Read moreThe following important Merit-based Incentive Payment (MIPS) dates and deadlines are fast approaching: December 31 – 2019 Promoting Interoperability Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Applications Clinicians, groups, and virtual groups who believe they are eligible for these exceptions
Read moreEmployee Health is providing flu vaccinations to Hackensack team members, and medical and dental staff members free of charge. Flu vaccines will be made available at the following locations until Friday, October 11th: Provider Health Office, 1 Conklin, Room 1505A,
Read moreColette M. Knight, M.D. has been appointed a dual role as the chair of Hackensack’s newly established Diabetes Institute and division director of Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Internal Medicine at Hackensack. Dr. Knight is a graduate of
Read moreDr. Louis Napolitano joined Hackensack University Medical Center’s medical staff on April 18, 1962. Now, he is embarking on a new chapter of his life, retirement. During his time at Hackensack, Dr. Napolitano served as President, Medical Staff, and Chairman
Read moreHackensack Meridian Health is aligning our clinical policies and practices. A list of all network policies can be found on Policy Stat. Please click the links below to view this week’s updated policies: Hand Off Communication Ticket to Ride Verbal
Read moreWhat you need to know As of October 7, 2019 – Consult and Op Notes will now automatically route upon signing. Providers will receive a notification based on their existing communication preferences – either In Basket or Fax. Please call
Read moreLast updated October 7, 2019 Currently, there is a nationwide shortage of the following drugs: Related Posts Medical and Dental Staff Appointments: Central Region March 2019 Test caption for FPO image Medical and Dental Staff Appointments: Central Region April 2019
Read moreTwo Hackensack Meridian Health female physicians have been awarded Castle Connolly’s 2019 Exceptional Women in Medicine award – Denise Johnson Miller, M.D., FACS, medical director, Breast Surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Care, and Jacqueline Hollywood, M.D., cardiologist, Hackensack University Medical
Read moreWhat you need to know Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center became the first hospital in New Jersey to deliver a new, life-saving treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type
Read moreWhat you need to know Eleven Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals make NJBIZ List of New Jersey’s Top Cancer Treatment Centers with John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center receiving the No. 1 ranking. Hackensack Meridian Health’s cancer treatment
Read moreWhat you need to know Due to construction beginning for the expansion of the Emergency Department, effective Monday, October 7 the Doctor’s parking lot in Old Bridge behind 3 Hospital Plaza (MAB) will be closed until further notice. Doctor’s parking
Read moreWhat you need to know St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health announced the formation of a clinical and strategic partnership on September 25, 2019. Under the new partnership, St. Joseph’s Health will remain an independent organization, governed by a separate
Read moreAbdulla Al-Khan, M.D., recently presented at the International Federation of Placenta Association (IFPA) Symposium in Tokyo. Dr. Al-Khan presented his findings on Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Abnormally Invasive Placentation. in attedance was also Ro Sorce, from
Read morePGY1 Emergency Medicine resident, Dr. Edward Egan assisted with for helping with Hackensack’s Mobile Emergency Department exhibition at the Meadowlands Sports Complex on September 18. Dr. Egan volunteered his time while on vacation to make sure the event was a
Read moreWhat you need to know Anthony S. Pagano, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University — along with colleagues Samuel Márquez from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and
Read moreWhat you need to know Raritan Bay Medical Center has appointed Winston Ramkissoon, MS, MPH, RN, CPPS as director of the Emergency Department in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, effective October 7. Winston has worked at Hackensack University Medical Center
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Ghadhier Al Saoudi, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine/Internal Medicine – Hospitalist Naomi Ambalu, D.O. – Active Staff, Psychiatry/Child Samantha Cotler, D.O. – Active Staff, Family Medicine Joseph Dallessio, M.D. – Locum Tenens,
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS John Li, M.D. – Active Staff, Anesthesiology Walter Kaniefski, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine Junaid Kalia, M.D. – Active Staff, Tele-Neurology Borislav Kheyson, M.D. – Active Staff, Hospitalist Orna Alpert – Active Staff,
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Daniel Maman, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Plastic Surgery Paul Chirichella, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Siddhant Mehta, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Orthopaedic Surgery Emre Kayaalp, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Obstetrics
Read moreWhat you need to know Five HMH medical centers received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Performance Achievement Awards for 2019 for their high standards of heart attack treatment. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Riverivew
Read moreJoseph Giangola, M.D., has been named the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Nobility in Science Award from the National Pancreas Foundation for his many tireless years taking great care of patients with pancreatic disease. The Nobility in Science Award is
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health launched the first medically integrated urgent care center with behavioral health in the country on September 20. Patients who use this urgent care center will have access to a behavioral health team
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center received a gift of $1.25 million from Charles Adell to create The Charles & Jackie Adell Endowed Chair in surgical Oncology at the medial center. This is the first endowed
Read moreWhat you need to know Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and John Theurer Cancer Center recently launched a clinical trial evaluating gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease in adolescents and adults. This is a multicenter Phase I/II clinical trial
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health has a new number and website for all of its classes and events. All classes, including maternity classes, can be accessed by visiting www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/events or by calling 800-560-9990. Patients can search classes
Read morePrashant Desai, M.D., radiation oncologist and medical director of Radiation Oncology at Ocean Medical Center and Shore Radiation Oncology was interviewed on Greenbriar’s Comcast Cable TV program on the risks, symptoms and treatments for prostate cancer, the second leading cause
Read moreYuriy Dudiy, M.D., has joined Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group – Cardiac Surgery located in Hackensack, NJ. Dr. Dudiy is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography and Society of Thoracic Surgery. His areas of
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack University Medical Center officially broke ground on its state-of-the-art, 530,000-square-foot patient pavilion along Second Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. The nine-story pavilion will showcase 24 new operating rooms including An interoperative MRI 50-bed Intensive
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed the latest class of medical students from St. George’s University. This is Jersey Shore’s second class of third-year medical students. This cohort has medical students from countries all over the world including Egypt,
Read moreNasim Ahmed, M.D., board certified trauma surgeon at Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently co-authored a study that was published in the Journal of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Ahmed’s study examined outcomes in cases of elderly patients who
Read moreYukiko Kimura, M.D., chief of the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and professor of Pediatrics at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall, recently served as corresponding author of a new article titled Toward
Read moreWhat you need to know Arif Asif, M.D., has been promoted to assistant chief medical officer of Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Continuing his duties as chair of Medicine, in his new, role Dr. Asif will apply his leadership to
Read moreWhat you need to know Palisades Medical Center is hosting an open house on October 3, 2019 to commemorate the opening of their new Breast Center. The Breast Center at Palisades provides women in Hudson and Southern Bergen counties with
Read moreDavid S. Perlin, Ph.D, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Center for Discovery & Innovation, was a recent panel expert on PBS’s Think Tank with Steve Adubato. The discussion will air the week of September 9, and features a
Read moreWhat you need to know Palisades Medical Center has a new concierge program that will make the pre-authorization process for your patients easy and seamless. Team members will handle the scheduling and clerical work for pre-authorization and will also arrange
Read moreWhat you need to know For the upcoming 2019-2020 flu season, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) has adopted a mandatory Influenza Vaccination policy. The network’s Influenza Vaccination policy applies to any facility owned, leased, managed and/or operated by HMH, and all
Read moreWhat you need to know The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation gave eight Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals “Leader” and “Top Performer” status. Six Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals earned “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation – with a perfect score of
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore opened a new Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center and welcomed MS Certified Specialist David Duncan, M.D., as director of the center. The center’s specialists will provide a variety of services and treatments, such as
Read moreWhat you need to know The Emergency Department at Hackensack University Medical Center recently received Level 1 accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program. Hackensack’s Emergency & Trauma Center is now one
Read moreBonita Stanton, M.D., Dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Lisa Tank, M.D., Chief of Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center, were named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2019 list of 105 Physician Leaders to Know. All physicians featured
Read moreMichael J. Goldstein, M.D., FACS, has been named Director of Abdominal Organ Transplant at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Division of Organ Transplantation. Dr. Goldstein also serves as the Division of Organ Transplantation’s Director of Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation, as well
Read moreWhat you need to know On August 27, a New Jersey appeals court overturned a temporary restraining order that suspended the state’s new Aid in Dying law. This reinstated law allows adult New Jersey residents, who have decision-making capacity and
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack’s Department of Sleep Medicine and the Heart and Vascular Hospital implemented a first-of-its-kind initiative to screen patients with cardiovascular disease, including Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A home sleep apnea test (HSAT)
Read moreWhat you need to know The Division of Movement Disorders at the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center have been selected as one of multiple medical centers in the United States to participate in
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Michael Ruzek, D.O. – Active Staff, Emergency Services Matthew Schoenfeld, M.D. – Active Staff, Cardiology David Zagha, M.D. – Active Staff, Cardiology Sedeek Elmoursi, M.D. – Active Staff, Tele-Neurology ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS APPLICATIONS
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Adam Smith, M.D. – Medical Associate, Surgery/General Surgery Jean Guerrier, M.D. – Medical Associate Surgery/Bariatric Surgery Somdatta Gupta, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Anesthesiology Sondra Nemetski, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine Jagdish Seth,
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Orna Alpert, M.D. – Active Staff, Psychiatry/Child Zarine Balsara, M.D. – Locum Tenens, Surgery/Pediatric Urology Kerry Bergman, M.D. – Locum Tenens, Surgery/Pediatric Aylin Bilgutay, M.D. – Active Staff, Surgery/Pediatric Urology Victoria Bones,
Read moreLisa Tank, M.D., chief medical officer at Hackensack University Medical Center, has been named a 2019 Distinguished Citizen by the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce. A Gala in Dr. Tank’s honor will take place on Thursday, September 19 at 6
Read moreWhat you need to know Four HMH leaders were recently honored as Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in Health Care, recognized for their influence in the New York City health care community. Honorees The honorees were: Dianne Aroh, MS, RN, FACHE,
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore recently added UroNav Fusion Biopsy, a technology that aims to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancers so more forms of prostate cancers are found and treated. The UroNav system enables dual images during
Read moreWhat you need to know The Pediatric Intensive Care units (PICU) of Jersey Shore’s K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital and Hackensack’s Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital have surpassed the 1,000-day milestone without a Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). Sanzari reached the
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore has reduced readmission rates among stroke patients by 50 percent after implementing the Vocera Care Inform solution. Care Inform enables team members to record live discharge instructions and teach-back sessions at the patient’s
Read moreThe Division of Organ Transplantation in the Department of Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center recently welcomed Seth Narins, M.D., Ph.D., to the surgical team. “As an expert in transplantation, Dr. Narins is a board certified and fellowship-trained transplant surgeon
Read morePhysicians from Palisades Medical Center and Mountainside Medical Center won top prizes at the 2019 New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP) Poster contest. There were 27 final entiries in the 2019 NJAFP Poster Contest that showcased the breadth of
Read moreFamily Medicine residents at Palisades Medical Center recently hosted several weekly classes at Palisades Child Care Center teaching the children about their bodies. At the completion of the program, they hosted a graduation ceremony for all the children who participated
Read moreDavid Kountz, M.D., MBA, FACP has been named co-chair of the National Minority Cardiovascular Alliance with Fatima Rodriguez, M.D., MPH, professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. The National Minority Cardiovascular Alliance (NMC) is a collaborative initiative that aims to
Read moreWhat you need to know The Heart and Vascular Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center has opened a new Hybrid Operating Room with the Philips Azurion with FlexArm X-ray system, which is designed to optimize workflow and assist surgeons performing
Read moreWhat you need to know The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and the Foundation of the CMSC (FCMSC) have launched a new Mental Health Mini Mentorship Program for the summer at the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Hackensack University Medical
Read moreWhat you need to know JFK Medical Center has received prestigious international recognition as a designated Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA. JFK Medical Center is the only Baby-Friendly medical center in Middlesex County. Hackensack Meridian Health now has three
Read moreWhat you need to know Voting is currently open for Bergen Magazine 2020 Top Doctor. If you are an active physician, within Bergen County, you are eligible to vote for your peers. Voting ends September 16th at midnight. Click here
Read moreMichael Stifelman, M.D., chair and professor of Urology, co-director of Urologic Oncology and director of Robotic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, was the keynote speaker at the Challenges in Laparoscopy & Robotics Conference held in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Stifelman
Read moreSponsored by the Memorial Sloan Kettering-Hackensack Meridian Health Partnership What you need to know This funding opportunity is for projects with specific aims focusing on mechanisms of resistance or to mitigate toxicity for patients receiving immunotherapy treatment. Get details of
Read moreWhat you need to know K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital recently welcomed Harpreet Pall, M.D., MBA, CPE, as its new chair of Pediatrics. Dr. Pall is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and plans to elevate pediatric services throughout the region working
Read moreWhat you need to know Abdulla Al-Khan, M.D., director of the Center for Abnormal Placentation (CAP) and vice chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, successfully preserved Marleen Tawadrous’ uterus
Read moreVoting for Castle Connolly’s 2019 Exceptional Women in Medicine awards is open. MDs and DOs can nominate up to two female physicians. If you’d like to nominate someone, please register here: www.castleconnolly.com/exceptionalwomen. Each nominating physician will need to use his or her personal NPI
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Doctors, Residents and Medical Students: Please join us for a 5-minute stroll every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. The walk departs from the Physician’s Lounge. This weekly walk will be led by John Patzan, Senior
Read moreWhat you need to know Forty-nine Hackensack Meridian Health’s affiliated dentists based at Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and JFK Medical Center, have been recognized by New Jersey Monthly magazine as Top Dentists. According to New
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine has expanded services to serve Riverview Medical Center through a generous donation from Frank and Valerie Montecalvo. Beginning Tuesday, July 30, added services will include: Integrative physician consultations Nurse
Read moreIhor S. Sawczuk, M.D., FACS, regional president of the Northern Market, was the keynote speaker at the UMANA (Ukrainian Medical Association of North America) 45th Scientific Conference in Park City, Utah this past June. Dr. Sawczuk discussed physician burnout at
Read moreWhat you need to know Four Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals are ranked among are among the top hospitals in the state for 2019-20, according to U.S. News & World Report. Hackensack University Medical Center is ranked #2 in New Jersey. In addition
Read moreDavid Duncan, M.D., FAAN, has recently joined Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group as the director of the new Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dr. Duncan has been providing MS patients with evidence-based, compassionate care for over
Read moreDr. Lucy Safi recently shared two ways Maestro improves her communication: “Maestro makes it easy to communicate with my staff. It helps me avoid calling them, as the phone lines are often busy. “ “I also like the ‘Read’ feature
Read moreLast Updated: September 26, 2019 There is an ongoing issue with shortages of specific medications for hospitals in the southern region as well as Raritan Bay, Bayshore and Riverview medical centers. These supply problems have caused Hackensack Meridian Health to substitute
Read moreWhat you need to know Three nursing homes – Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, Regent Care Center in Hackensack and West Caldwell Care Center in West Caldwell – have joined Hackensack Meridian Health. As a result of the partnership,
Read moreWhat you need to know Dragon Medical One (DMO) gives Inpatient and ETD providers the ability to dictate notes directly into Epic without going through a separate service. In addition, you can use your smartphone with a specialized App for
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final 2018 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Performance Year results are now available. If you participated in a MIPS Alternative Payment Model (APM) in 2018, specifically in a Medicare Shared Savings Program
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final 2018 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Performance Year results are now available. If you participated in a MIPS Alternative Payment Model (APM) in 2018, specifically in a Medicare Shared Savings Program
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final 2018 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Performance Year results are now available. If you participated in a MIPS Alternative Payment Model (APM) in 2018, specifically in a Medicare Shared Savings Program
Read moreA group of residents represented Ocean Medical Center at the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP) FamMed Forum and participated in the Resident Knowledge Bowl. They participated in a jeopardy style quiz competition against twelve other Family Medicine Residencies
Read moreWhat you need to know Bayshore Medical Center is currently before the Holmdel Township Planning Board with plans to build a new emergency care center. Located on the Garden State Parkway side of the campus, this improvement will be a
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Riverview Medical Center ranked third in Soliant’s annual Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals contest, receiving nearly 1 million votes among the 96 hospitals nominated this year. Pipestone (Minn.) County Medical Center & Family Clinic Avera
Read moreWhat you need to know The Florence M. Cook School of Medical Laboratory Science (FMCSMLS) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center has been awarded continuing accreditation at maximum level of 10 more years for compliance of standards. The Florence M.
Read moreHackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University welcomed its second class on July 12. Meet the Class About the Curriculum: The school’s unique curriculum includes: A three-year path to residency. Partnering students with patients in underserved communities, like
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Faiz Afridi, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine/Internal Medicine – Hospitalist Faizan Arif, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine Amit Bhojwani, D.O. – Active Staff, Surgery/Otolaryngology Shanthi Chezian, M.D. – Locum Tenens, Psychiatry
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Ahmad Mahmoud, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Otolaryngology Elana Clar, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Neurology Allamprabhu Patil, M.D. – Medical Associate, Neurology Michael Lozovatsky, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Psychiatry Kaushal Kulkarni, M.D. – Provisional
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Feliks Shtindler, M.D. – Active Staff, Hospitalist Daniel Weiner, M.D. – Active Staff, Psychiatry Taliya Farooq, M.D. – Active Staff, Pathology Qasim Husain, M.D. – Active Staff, Otolaryngology Pratik Patel, M.D. – Active Staff,
Read moreWhat you need to know Ocean Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary with an official flag raising ceremony, attended by team members, leadership, volunteers and government officials, on the front lawn of the medical center July 12. The significant milestone
Read moreWhat you need to know JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute received a grant of $12,000 to pilot a program called the JRI Parkinson’s Choir, as part of the Parkinson’s Foundation 2019 Community Grants program. This new program will benefit people with
Read moreWhat you need to know The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized JFK Medical Center with Mission Lifeline: EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award for 2019. JFK is one of only five EMS crews to have this distinction in the state
Read moreHackensack Meridian Health has received a four year, $3.4 million award from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to launch a comprehensive Nurse Practitioner Residency Program. Funding under this initiative is geared to both planning for new program development
Read moreWhat you need to know The trauma center and pediatric trauma center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center have been verified as a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad
Read morePramil Cheriyath, M.D., MS., FACP, program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Ocean Medical Center, has been awarded a $5,000 Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) 2019 Innovation Grant. The Innovation Grant will be used to support research
Read moreSameer Jamal, M.D., recently joined Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group—Cardiovascular Partners. Dr. Jamal is currently the director of the Electrophysiology Program at Palisades Medical Center and a staff cardiac electrophysiologist at Hackensack University Medical Center. After completion of an eight
Read moreBy Lucrecia M. Campisi, Pharm. D Manager Care Transition Population Health What you need to know In January 2019, the American Geriatrics Society released the latest version of the Beers Criteria. A review of medication regimens for patients over 65
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to perform complex oropharyngeal cancer surgeries using the da Vinci SP® Surgical System. The procedures were performed by Brian E. Benson, M.D., interim chair,
Read moreWhat you need to know The Wilderman Fund for Maternal Mental Health recently hosted its inaugural event at the Alpine Country Club to benefit and introduce The Wilderman Center for Maternal Mental Health at Hackensack University Medical Center. The center
Read moreA group of residents represented Ocean Medical Center at the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP) FamMed Forum and participated in the Resident Knowledge Bowl. They participated in a jeopardy style quiz competition against twelve other Family Medicine Residencies
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center held its 14th Annual Resident Research Day on June 11. The program highlighted research conducted during the prior academic year by students, residents, physicians and other clinical staff. More than 120 abstracts were presented in
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently opened two new and technically advanced outpatient cardiac procedure rooms. The rooms, Hybrid OR Room 18 and EP Lab Room 8, utilize the Innova™ IGS 5 advanced digital X-ray
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center has introduced a new app that makes finding your way around campus so much easier. The new mobile app – HMH Wayfinding is available on the App store and Google
Read moreWhat you need to know Divya Mathur, PT, DPT, MPA, has been appointed as director of Rehabilitation Services at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, effective June 24. As director of Rehabilitation Services at Jersey Shore, Divya is responsible for inpatient
Read moreWhat you need to know Southern Ocean Medical Center received a gift of $1 million from Michael Armellino to be used toward the expansion of the Cardiac Catheterization/Interventional Radiology Lab. Expansion of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory The upgrades to the
Read moreWhat you need to know Eleven Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals make NJBIZ list of New Jersey’s top hospitals. Hackensack University Medical Center ranked number 1 and Jersey Shore University Medical Center ranked number 7. This list, based on total patient
Read moreWhat you need to know The following Hackensack Departments will be closed or have modified hours on Thursday, July 4th: Cardiovascular will be open until 3:30 p.m. in order to provide service for in-patient and the Emergency Department echocardiograms. There
Read moreWhat you need to know Approximately one in every three New Jersey adults have hypertension.* In an effort to help hypertension patients gain control of their blood pressure and avoid the risks associated with hypertension, Hackensack Meridian Health has developed
Read moreSeveral Hackensack Meridian Health clinicians are contributors to the new book, “Advances in Treatment and Management in Surgical Endocrinology” (Elsevier). Dr. Alexander Shifrin, Director of Endocrine Oncology at Hackensack Meridian Health System, and Surgical Director, Center for Thyroid, Parathyroid and
Read moreWhat you need to know Twenty-two medical doctors from Ocean and four from Jersey Shore recently received their white medical coats at 2019 Resident White Coat Ceremony. The inaugural class consists of eight internal medicine residents, along with the second
Read moreJersey Shore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Evgeniya Angelova, M.D. – Active Staff, Pathology (Board Certified -Hematopathology, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology) Kathryn Bernabe, M.D. – Locum Tenens, Surgery/Pediatric (Board Certified -Surgery, Pediatric Surgery) Alaukik Bhasin, D.O. – Locum Tenens, Psychiatry
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Stephen Rossman, D.O. – Provisional Attending, Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Eligible – Orthopaedic Surgery) Omar Syed, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Neurosurgery (Board Certified – Neurosurgery) Pedro Vieira, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Plastic Surgery (Board
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Frank Dos Santos, D.O. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine (Board Certified – Emergency Medicine) Liju Philip, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine (Board Certified – Emergency Medicine) Evgeniya Angelova, M.D. – Active Staff, Pathology
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Jersey Shore University Medical Center will host “Breast Cancer Survivorship: Healing, Transforming and Thriving” on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. There is no fee for this program, but advanced registration is encouraged. Hackensack Meridian Health staff can
Read moreAndrew Pecora, M.D., FACP, CPE, former chief innovation officer and president of Physician Enterprise, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of this year’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives. Dr. Pecora, now consultant and strategic advisor to Hackensack Meridian Health,
Read moreWhat you need to know Students at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University recently came together with local community leaders at the School of Medicine campus in Nutley to address areas of health needs in their
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center is using a new method to treat cardiogenic shock by utilizing an advanced heart pump device, improving survival of patients. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is only the third hospital
Read moreThomas Sniscak, DMD, has been selected to serve a four-year appointment on the American Dental Association Council on Membership, representing District 4 (NJ, DE, MD, DC, PR, VI, and the Federal Dental Services). Dr. Sniscak recently completed his tenure as
Read moreMore than 50 residents and fellows at Jersey Shore University Medical Center were honored at the annual graduation ceremony in the Kurr Atrium on June 14. Chief hospital executive Vito Buccellato provided opening remarks, thanking the graduates for their dedication
Read moreJulia A. Piwoz, M.D., FAAP, chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital recently participated in a community presentation at the Montvale town hall, entitled Spotlight on Measles. Dr. Piwoz spoke about the current outbreak of measles
Read moreThomas Bauer, M.D., clinical medical director of Oncology and chief of Thoracic Surgery at Jersey Shore served as keynote speaker at the American Lung Association LUNG FORCE Expo in Cherry Hill, NJ. Patients, caregivers and health care providers attended the
Read moreWhat you need to know Kelly Chaknis has been appointed director for Women’s and Children’s Services at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital and South Region Care Transformation Services as of June 12. In this role, Kelly
Read moreWhat you need to know U.S. News & World Report has ranked the combined cancer program at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital #44 in the U.S. Hackensack Meridian Health’s has the only children’s cancer program
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart and sincere regret that I share the sad news of the passing of Joe Simunovich, my dear friend and mentor, and a treasure to our entire network and the state of New Jersey. Joe
Read moreWhat You Need To Know In honor of Pride Month, Bayshore will host “Understanding and Providing Culturally Competent Care for LGBT Patients” on Friday, June 21. Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, the hour-long educational event takes place at
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack is giving a sneak peek at its new patient pavilion along Second Street. The nine-story building will have a gross square footage of 530,000 square feet (438,000 usable sq. ft.). More information about the
Read moreHundreds attended Hackensack Meridian Health’s (HMH) inaugural Health Quality Research Conference presented by the Institute for Quality Science on May 16 at the Marigold in Somerset. HMH clinicians submitted more than 60 abstracts on a variety of topics, including stroke,
Read moreWhat you need to know Mitchell (Mitch) Harris will serve as the new senior vice president and chief operating officer of Physician Services beginning June 24. Prior Experience Mitch has over 25 years of experience in the field of health
Read moreWhat you need to know The Medical and Dental Staff at Hackensack University Medical Center recently held the 29th Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony. The scholarships are awarded to hospital team members and their dependents. This year, 10 individuals each received
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine has expanded services to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. As of June 10, Integrative Health & Medicine services are now conveniently located in HOPE Tower on the first floor,
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Watch this short video to see how Maestro helps Lisa Casale, M.D., Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, spend more time with her patients at JFK Medical Center. 4 Time-Saving Maestro Features In the video,
Read moreWhat you need to know Providers from across HMH in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation gathered with their family for a walk to cure arthritis. The fundraising event held at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange saw our providers from
Read moreKristi Kosarin, D.O. recently joined Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group – Sea Girt as a primary care physician. Dr. Kosarin is board certified in internal medicine and comes to the medical group with extensive experience. She received her medical degree
Read moreWhat you need to know K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital and Ocean Medical Center were recently recognized for excellence in lactation care by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA). K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Read moreTilak K. R. Pasala, M.D., an interventional cardiologist who specializes in structural and congenital heart disease, has joined Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group. Dr. Pasala is the associate director of the Structural and Congenital Heart Program at Hackensack University Medical
Read moreWhat you need to know Bayshore Medical Center, JFK Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center received the Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award. This distinction places Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals among the top 5/10 percent of all
Read moreWhat you need to know Starting Monday, June 3, standard safety huddles will be held at all clinical sites across the network. These safety huddles will occur on a daily basis for approximately 30 minutes with key clinical/operational leaders and
Read moreWhat you need to know Bonita Stanton, M.D., founding dean, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University and president, Academic Enterprise and David Kountz, M.D., MBA, co-chief academic officer and vice president, Academic Diversity and founding associate dean,
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) officially opened on May 29, 2019. CDI is a 250,000-square-foot research facility located at the On3 campus, former home to Hoffmann-LaRoche, in Nutley and Clifton. The
Read moreThe Institute for Sleep/Wake Disorders at Hackensack University Medical Center has received its fourth re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The AASM accreditation ensures sleep centers maintain high quality, patient-centered care with optimal practice standards/performance measures. Related
Read moreWhat you need to know Researchers from John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) at Hackensack are presenting data from 23 studies at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). ASCO is being held in Chicago from
Read moreAs part of Nurses Week, Bayshore’s nurses presented their annual Nurses’ Choice Physician of the Year Award. The award is presented to a physician who consistently exhibits the highest standards of the medical profession. The chosen doctor promotes collaboration and
Read moreCarol Barsky, M.D., MBA, executive vice president and chief quality officer, has been recognized by the United Hospital Fund (UHF) as an extraordinary quality improvement leader. Dr. Barsky was honored among quality improvement leaders at 51 hospitals and long-term care
Read moreHackensack Meridian Health honored Joseph Simunovich with its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award during its third Annual Meeting. Mr. Simunovich joined the Hackensack University Medical Center Board of Governors in 1991 and has served as chair of all major boards for
Read moreWhat you need to know Information last updated on May 29, 2019 The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has declared the 2019 Ocean County measles outbreak to be over. Between March 2019 and May 2019, the NJDOH confirmed 12
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Saba Afzal, M.D. – Active Staff, Psychiatry Somto Asuzu, M.D. – Telemedicine Staff, Radiology David Duncan, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine/Neurology Yair Levy, M.D. – Telemedicine Staff, Radiology Jeffrey Naiman, M.D. –
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS None ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS APPLICATIONS Heather Cardilla, RNFA – Surgery Roman Markh, PA-C – Surgery JFK Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Ram Mahato, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine, Psychiatry Allen Maizes, M.D. – Active
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Stuart Rauch, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Psychiatry Amanda Roy, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Anesthesiology Joy Tun, M.D. – Provisional Attending Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine Axel Rosengart, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Neurology Gregory Sugalski, M.D.
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack is one of the first hospitals the U.S. to use Cook Medical’s Zenith Dissection Endovascular System to treat an emergent complicated Type B aortic dissection. The new endovascular stent received FDA approval at the
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore has named Ellen Angelo, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, as its new Chief Nursing Officer effective May 20. Ellen previously served as vice president, chief nursing officer at Ocean and has held a nursing
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack’s Radiology reading rooms and administrative offices are relocating to the St. John lower level during the last week of May 2019. Four radiologists will remain on the first floor of the Main Hospital and
Read moreBruce Fisher, M.D., who is board certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine, was inducted as a Master of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest professional organization of internists in the U.S. Dr. Fisher was inducted during ACP’s
Read moreWhat you need to know The K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department is being renovated to create a more child-friendly, welcoming and fun environment for children and families. The upgrade includes new, vibrant wayfinding signage and floor decals, painting
Read moreWhat you need to know The American College of Radiology (ACR) has reaccredited Hackensack as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence. Hackensack was the first hospital in the world to receive this distinction and is the only hospital to have
Read moreDuring Nurses’ Week, nurses at Ocean Medical Center held the 2019 Nurses’ Choice Physician of the Year Awards – a special ceremony recognizing physicians at the medical center. Physicians were recognized for their collaboration, collegiality and team work. The awards
Read moreWhat you need to know The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has issued Riverview a three-year accreditation for its Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehab Program and its Specialty Stroke Program. More Information A Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is
Read moreWhat you need to know The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, under direction of Chief of Cardiology Director Dawn Calderon, D.O., and Assistant Director Brett Sealove, M.D., has achieved continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). More
Read moreWhat you need to know Six HMH hospitals were awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide. The designation recognizes the network’s hospital for their efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health
Read moreWhat you need to know The Center for Bariatric Medicine and Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center was recently re-accredited as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program
Read moreWhat you need to know You can now submit non-urgent IT issues via the Customer Self-Service Portal at http://servicedesk.hmhn.org. This service is available for Epic and non-Epic IT issues. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to submit an
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey and the first in the northeastern United States to perform total knee-replacement surgery utilizing the Zimmer Biomet’s Knee Robot called the Robotic Surgical Assistant
Read moreWhat you need to know Andrew Pecora, M.D., Physician Enterprise and chief innovation officer, has accepted the role of chief executive officer of Outcomes Matter Innovations, LLC (OMI), a private company founded by physicians to enable partnerships between private physicians
Read moreDavid S. Kountz, M.D., MBA, co-chief academic officer, founding associate dean for Diversity and Equity at HMH School of Medicine at Seton Hall University and vice president for Academic Diversity at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, recently received the Verice
Read moreWhat you need to know Four of our very own physicians have been honored by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) at the NJAAP’s 9th Annual New Jersey Children’s Ball, an evening dedicated to New
Read moreWhat you need to know It’s vital to code and document all chronic conditions accurately. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) calculates reimbursement for Medicare Advantage patients by reviewing the previous year’s medication history, disease diagnoses, Hierarchical Condition
Read moreThe Diabetes Self-Management Education Service (DSMES) at Southern Ocean Medical Center has been awarded continued Education Recognition by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for offering high-quality education services to participants. Education services that receive the ADA’s recognition status meet National
Read moreWhat You Need To Know The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has approved John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack as a research consortium member of the NCI-approved Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Consortium. Only 16 cancer consortia are recognized by the
Read moreMissed Hackensack Meridian Health Partners Winter Education Session? Check out the MIPS presentation given by New Jersey Innovation Institute, and find out what you need to know about MIPS for 2019. Want to Skip Ahead? Check out the video’s description to view
Read moreFlorian Thomas, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation Center of Excellence and chair of the Department of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, will be recognized for his
Read moreWhat you need to know Sol J. Barer, Ph.D., has been appointed as chair of the Board of Directors and David S. Perlin, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer. More About the Center for Discovery and Innovation The goal of CDI
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Jersey Shore earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Center of Excellence for Pancreas, Liver, and Bile Duct Cancer Certification. Jersey Shore is the only medical center to receive this certification on the
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Hackensack Meridian Health’s Quit Center is now open at 107 First Street, Building B in Hackensack. Partially funded by grants from the State of New Jersey Department of Health, the Quit Center operates in partnership
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Hackensack University Medical Center was recently recognized by Newsweek and Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top hospitals in the nation. More About Newsweek’s “Best Hospitals USA” Newsweek released its “Best Hospitals USA” list
Read moreWhat You Need To Know While a Security Risk Analysis (SRA) is not a Promoting Interoperability (PI) stand-alone measure for 2019, MIPS-eligible clinicians must attest YES to conducting or reviewing a security risk analysis and implementing security updates as necessary
Read moreWhat You Need To Know The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted a new MIPS resource to the QPP Resource Library to answer questions and provide additional information on 2019 group participation in MIPS. The 2019 MIPS
Read moreThe New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents about new possible measles exposures: Middlesex and Ocean Counties Exposures A New York City resident with a confirmed case of measles potentially exposed individuals in Middlesex and Ocean counties on April
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack is the first hospital in New Jersey to successfully perform surgeries using the da Vinci SP® Surgical System. In June 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the da Vinci SP system
Read moreWhat you need to know JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute opened their new Outpatient Center at The Club at Woodbridge in May 2019. Services provided include: One-to-one personalized therapy sessions Individualized treatment plans Expert rehabilitation for various orthopedic and sports related
Read moreWhat you need to know Martin Gizzi, M.D., is Hackensack’s new Director for the Division of Cerebrovascular Diseases. Dr. Gizzi will lead the Comprehensive Stroke Center. In his new role, Dr. Gizzi plans on reorganizing Hackensack’s stroke program with the
Read moreJersey Shore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Ye K. Aung, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine/Pediatric; Board Certified, Pediatrics) Vincent Duron, M.D. – Locum Tenens, Surgery/Pediatric; Board Certified, Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Extension of temporary privileges as a
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Stephen Cohn, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Surgery/ Trauma Surgery; Board Certified, Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Melissa Segal, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Pediatrics; Board Certified, Pediatrics Shamila Zawahir, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Pediatrics/Gastroenterology;
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Shehryar Anjum, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine/Nephrology; Board Certified, Internal Medicine Kevin Edwards, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine; Board Certified, Emergency Medicine Andrew Friedman, M.D. – Active Staff, Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology; Board Certified, Diagnostic
Read moreWhat you need to know The Palisades Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Prevention Program in 2018 reduced C. diff infections by 62 percent compared to 2017 — that’s the largest improvement among all HMH hospitals. In 2016-2017, Palisades experienced an unexplained
Read moreStarting Wednesday, May 1st Hackensack’s physician parking area (in the Main Garage by Johnson Hall off of Essex Street) will be temporarily closed for approximately one week. In addition, the contractor, who has been working on upgrading the garage, will
Read moreLauren Koniaris, M.D., regional chief medical informatics officer for the northern region recently participated in Columbia Business School’s Data Privacy in Healthcare panel. The event held on April 8 included representatives from the health care industry sharing and exploring data
Read moreWhat you need to know Theresa M. Brodrick, RN, Ph.D., NE-BC, has been named executive vice president, network chief nurse executive, effective April 1, 2019. Details on Theresa’s appointment As network chief nurse executive, Theresa will be responsible for all
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Team members from eight Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers have raised nearly $1.4 million since Meridian Health Foundation’s Giving Heals campaign launched in 2015, including $300,000 this year. Overall, more than $90 million has been raised
Read moreWhat You Need To Know In an effort to reduce the number of opioid-related overdose deaths, the FDA has approved the first generic naloxone nasal spray for use in a community setting by individuals without medical training. The FDA is also
Read moreWhat You Need To Know Hackensack University Medical Center once again earned the Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth, the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care. Recipients exemplify the highest standards for environmental sustainability practices in health
Read moreOn March 22, Jersey Shore won first place in the American College of Physicians (ACP) NJ 2019 Scientific Meeting in Princeton, NJ. Over 150 scientific projects were submitted to ACP from the entire state. This year it featured four scientific
Read moreWhat you need to know Healogics award Ocean the 2018 President’s Circle Award on April 2. The President’s Circle award is given to top performing wound care centers for outstanding clinical care, patient satisfaction and operational outcomes. Healogics manages 700
Read moreDuring its Doctors’ Day celebration, Ocean’s Medical/Dental Staff recognized its nurses as the Physician’s Choice Nurses of the Year. Nurses are selected through a nomination process and the top three nurses are awarded a certificate and monetary gift. Congratulations to
Read moreSouthern Ocean celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 27 with a breakfast and luncheon in the physician’s lounge. Southern Ocean thanks its physicians for all they do for our hospital and our patients. Related Posts Southern Ocean Medical Center Medical and
Read moreThe 18th Annual Physicians’ Art & Photography Exhibit was held at Jersey Shore on March 28. The exhibition included more than 200 works from physicians throughout the network. Richard Rhee, M.D. and Sushil Mehandru, M.D. established the exhibition in celebration
Read moreAndrew Pecora, M.D., FACP, CPE has been nominated for Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives list. Judging for the final ranking of the 50 Most Influential will be based on votes as well as input from the senior editors
Read moreA Middlesex resident with a highly suspect case of measles may have exposed individuals in Monmouth County on April 17 and 19. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed
Read moreFrancesco Gargano, M.D., PhD, FACS recently returned from Brussels, Belgium where he served on the the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery’s (EBOPRAS) examination committee. Dr. Gargano was just one of a handful of international plastic surgeons that
Read moreHackensack’s Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Oncology moved to a new location on April 15. The new address is:Alfred Sanzari Medical Building 360 Essex Street, Suite 203Hackensack,NJ 07601 Both departments can be reached at:Orthopedic Surgery: 551-996-8867 Orthopedic Oncology: 551-996-2533 Related Posts
Read moreThe following four network hospitals achieved the Gold Seal from the Joint Commission (TJC) for their Sepsis programs: Raritan Bay Perth Amboy and Old Bridge Medical Centers JFK Medical Center Bayshore Medical Center Southern Ocean Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Health
Read moreKeith Rose, M.D. is the new Critical Care Division Director in the Department of Medicine at Hackensack. After completing pulmonary-critical care training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, Dr. Rose has practiced both medical and surgical intensive care
Read moreOn April 17, Ocean leadership, MONOC (Monmouth Ocean Hospital Services Corporation), and local first aid squads attended a dedication ceremony to present Gary Noris, M.D. of Ocean Medical Center’s Emergency Department with a plaque in honor of his son who
Read moreWhat you need to know JFK Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Wound Care Certification. In February 2019, Joint Commission experts evaluated JFK’s compliance with national disease-specific care standards as well as with wound
Read moreMandatory masking for team members who declined to receive the influenza vaccine ended on Monday, April 15. Free flu vaccinations continue to be offered through Occupational/Employee Health. For vaccination details and schedules please click here. Related Posts CDC Issues Flu
Read moreWhat You Need To Know The Y-90 procedure, a new, highly targeted treatment for inoperable liver cancer, is now available at Bayshore. How It Works Y-90 radioembolization is a minimally invasive procedure that combines embolization and radiation therapy. It safely
Read moreCurrent Measles Stats The United States is currently dealing with multiple measles outbreaks, including an outbreak in Ocean County as well as Brooklyn and New York’s Rockland County. As of April 11, 555 cases have been reported in 20 states
Read moreWhat You Need to Know Sarah Timmapuri, M.D., and Thomas Salazer, M.D., Co-Presidents of the Medical and Dental Staff, urge all HUMC Medical Staff members who wish to comment on an updated version of our Hackensack University Medical Center Rules
Read moreThe Council of the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC) has elected Jersey Shore’s Alexander Shifrin, M.D., FACS, FACE, ECNU, FEBS, FISS as a Fellow of the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC). Dr. Shifrin’s Fellowship will be awarded at the Convocation
Read moreCurrent Hackensack Meridian Health Partners (HMHP) providers are invited to HMHP’s inaugural referral event, “Networking Uncorked”. Meet primary care providers and specialists in your area. Develop relationships that can assist with timely appointments and the exchange of critical patient information.
Read moreWhat you need to know The Vascular Program at Ocean is among the first in Ocean County to offer Trans-cervical Carotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR), helping dramatically reduce the risk of stroke in patients with blocked arteries. Fellowship-trained vascular surgeon, Vikalp
Read moreWhat you need to know Bayshore recently performed its first Y-90 procedure. Hackensack Meridian Health has the most experience with Y-90 treatments in the State of New Jersey. The procedure is also offered at Hackensack University Medical Center, JFK Medical
Read moreWhat You Need To Know The Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees offers grant funding for selected items and projects that benefit patient care and the patient experience at Riverview Medical Center. How to Apply Applications must: Be complete
Read moreDavid S. Perlin, M.D., chief scientific officer of the new Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation, was quoted in USA Today’s article about the emerging fungus infection Candida auris. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack was awarded the 2019 Star Award for Research Excellence from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Congress in San Diego for participating in a study entitled, “Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW), A Novel Indicator
Read moreCurrent members of Hackensack Meridian Health Partners (HMHP) received a letter around March 14, 2019 regarding Hackensack Meridian Health’s new team member medical plan. Please note, members of HMHP who participate in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s
Read moreWhat you need to know On March 28, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an official Health Advisory regarding the recent increase in flu activity. Flu activity in the U.S. continues to be high, and the CDC expects flu
Read moreRelated Posts Orthopedic Update: Revolutionizing Scoliosis Treatment for Children Horizon Requires Prior Authorization for Specialized Procedures HUMC Offering Treatment to Regrow Knee Cartilage Cells
Read moreBayshore’s diabetes program passed the re-certification application inspection in early March 2019, meaning it is qualified for Medicare/Medicaid and other private insurances reimbursement for diabetes care. The Bayshore diabetes program is accredited by American Diabetes Association through May 13, 2023.
Read moreWhat you need to know Silk Road Medical has named Jersey Shore and Hackensack 2018 Centers of Excellence. Jersey Shore and Hackensack are the only facilities in New Jersey to earn this distinction from Silk Road Medical, a developer of
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center Diabetes Program has received its fifth disease-specific re-certification in Advanced Inpatient Diabetes. The Joint Commission’s certificate of distinction for inpatient diabetes care recognizes hospitals that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for patients with diabetes
Read moreSouthern Ocean Medical Center recently held the final session of their mini medical school. Evan Naylor, M.D. , internal medicine and hematology physician at Southern Ocean was the keynote speaker at this event and introduced the students to life in
Read moreRoberta Chiu, M.D., PGY-2, in Jersey Shore’s pediatric residency program, received a $5,000 from Hackensack Meridian Health’s Office of Human Experience. The Experience Innovation Grant, Innovate X, provides team members with funds for innovating solutions that have a positive impact
Read moreWhat you need to know The Booker Health Sciences Library is undergoing a major renovation. The library is staying in the same location, will offer the same services, and will maintain the same staff, but it will look quite different.
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore was presented with the Platinum Award as part of the HRSA workplace initiative to increase organ and tissue donation awareness. A NJ Sharing Network representative presented the award at a leadership meeting and
Read moreWhat you need to know The American College of Radiology (ACR) has designated Ocean Medical Center a Diagnostic Center of Excellence (DICOE). Ocean is the only facility in Ocean County with the DICOE accreditation. About the DICOE designation The DICOE
Read moreWhat you need to know Healthviews Magazine – which originated in the Southern market and expanded to the North – is now HealthU Magazine. The first issue of HealthU Magazine hit homes in March 2019. It contains tips and advice
Read moreAfter many long, reflective conversations with my wife Jean and my children, I have made the decision to retire from my current position as Regional President, Central Market effective June 30, 2019. Anyone who knows me, or has ever worked
Read moreBayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Normy Dessalines, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine/Internal Medicine Michael Kaufer, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine Sophia Kotliar, M.D. – Active Staff, Pathology Peter Litwin, M.D. – Active Staff, Psychiatry ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS APPLICATIONS
Read moreHackensack University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Hollin Calloway, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Otolaryngology David Rocamboli, D.O. – Provisional Attending, Anesthesiology Timothy Watkins, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Pediatrics Deborah Ungerleider, M.D. – Provisional Attending, Pediatrics Yatin Patil, M.D. – Provisional
Read moreJersey Shore University Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Shehryar Anjum, M.D. – Active Staff, Medicine/Nephrology Kari Colen, M.D. – Active Staff, Surgery/Plastic Kevin Edwards, M.D. – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine Sophia Kotliar, M.D. – Active Staff, Pathology Lisa Zahn, M.D.
Read moreDear Hackensack Meridian Health Physicians, Saying thank you does not adequately express my appreciation for all you do every day. Unfortunately, there is no word that properly expresses thanks to a group of people who spend their days saving lives,
Read moreJoseph E. Parrillo, M.D., chair of the Heart and Vascular Hospital and the Justice Marie L. Garibaldi Endowed Chair at Hackensack University Medical Center, has co-authored the fifth edition of “Critical Care Medicine: Principles of Diagnosis and Management in the
Read moreWhat you need to know Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation recently received a $250,000 gift from TeamHealth towards the planned facility renovation and expansion of the emergency department at Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge. The project is set to begin
Read moreWhat you need to know On February 28, Bayshore Medical Center’s bariatric department received their site inspection for the re-accreditation as a MBSAQIP Accredited Center for Quality Program and was recommended for a continuation of the full accreditation. The surveyor
Read moreMarch 4 was the official start date for Jason Kreitner, Ocean Medical Center’s new Chief Hospital Executive. Jason sat down for a Q & A so that team members can get to know him. Read what Jason had to say
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey to adopt the HeartFlow Analysis, a first-of-its-kind noninvasive technology to aid physicians in the diagnoses of coronary artery disease (CAD). This new non-invasive test
Read moreWhat You Need To Know The State Board of Medical Examiners’ (NJSBME) deadline for mandatory opioid training is June 30, 2019. Complete This CME Activity To Comply Craving A Solution To The Opioid Crisis: Presented by Gabrielle L. Procopio, Pharm.D.,
Read moreBayshore’s Cardiac Cath Lab team successfully implanted their first leadless pacemaker on Thursday, February 28. The team also received a Five-Star for Pacemaker Procedures Award and Five-Star for Treatment of Heart Attack Award from HealthGrades(R). Related Posts Free Program for
Read moreWhat you need to know The Heart and Vascular Hospital at Hackensack recently held a reunion to honor patients who received a percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) called the Impella Heart Pump. According to Mark Anderson, M.D., chief of the
Read moreWhat you need to know The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital recently started using virtual reality to help reduce stress among its pediatric patients in the Children’s Cancer Institute, and the pediatric inpatient and outpatient units. Through a generous donation,
Read moreThe Joslin Diabetes Center at Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge recently added endocrinologist Sulay H. Shah, M.D., to its team. Sulay Shah M.D., is board certified in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism and Internal Medicine. He completed his specialty training
Read moreFrancesco Gargano, M.D. is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Jersey Shore and specializes in pediatric craniofacial surgery. He has been changing the lives of children around the world who suffer from congenital, cancer or traumatic craniofacial malformations. He has
Read moreWhat you need to know Fourteen Hackensack Meridian Health practices recently earned the Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) recognition. Practices achieve PCSCP recognition through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and must demonstrate continuous quality improvement in clinical quality, resource
Read moreWhat you need to know The Institute for Weight Loss at Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge was recently re-accredited as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Details The institute provides
Read moreWhere to get support Providers can drop in to the Epic Practice Lab in the Palisades physician lounge for Epic assistance. No appointment needed. Credentialed trainers are on site to answer questions, assist with personalization, or walk through difficult workflows. The Practice Lab will continue through go live on February 28. Palisades
Read moreU.S. News & World Report has opened voting for the 2019-2020 Best Hospital survey. Survey-eligible physicians can sign into Doximity to complete the annual survey. Half of those eligible Doximity users have been randomly selected to receive one or more additional survey questions
Read moreWelcome the following physicians to Hackensack Meridian Health. Bayshore Medical Center MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS Lydia M. Kasper, DO – Active Staff, Emergency Medicine Milena Kolesnikova, MD – Active Staff, Medicine/Internal Medicine/Hospitalist Sotirios Papafragkou, MD – Active Staff, Surgery/Plastic and Hand Surgery Gohar Petrosyan,
Read moreAs you know, I have been appointed chief operations officer position for Jersey Shore University Medical Center. I will begin my new position on March 4. As I look forward to this exciting career opportunity, I wanted to take this
Read moreDear Jersey Shore Physicians, I have been given the distinct privilege of joining the Jersey Shore University Medical Center family as the new Chief Operating Officer. This is a role that I am truly grateful for and excited about, and
Read moreThe Epic go live marks an important change in CPOE policy at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Starting September 30, 2019 written orders for inpatients will no longer be allowed. Telephone orders are to be used sparingly when a provider is
Read moreDuring workflow review, team members from Wave 3 campuses worked with the Epic application team to compare their workflows to those in the production Epic environment. Together, they identified any gaps or differences and confirmed clinical or operational transformation opportunities,
Read moreThe Epic electronic health record system is coming to Jersey Shore, Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center on September 30, 2019. All Hackensack Meridian Health facilities to be live on Epic by September 2019. Training is Required To
Read moreThe Epic system brings with it a new set of terms and acronyms. Below are examples of the terms and definitions available on the Let’s Speak Epic page on the Epic Resource Center intranet site. ASAP: The ASAP Emergency Department Information System streamlines
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore will host the 18th Annual Hackensack Meridian Health Physician Art and Photography Exhibit from March 28 through May 10. The opening night reception takes place in the Kurr Atrium at Jersey Shore University
Read moreWhat you need to know Artisan Flooring will be replacing the flooring on the first floor of Southern Ocean near the cafeteria during the week of February 24. Due to this work, the stair tower closest to the cafeteria, South,
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health is developing an indoor GPS with Connexient to help patients and families better navigate the network’s 17 hospitals. This GPS technology is already in place at Hackensack. The plan is to launch this technology at
Read moreWhat you need to know The Behavioral Health Home at Jersey Shore has received certification from The Joint Commission (TJC), providing additional recognition for Jersey Shore’s behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Home is a high intensity outpatient service targeting
Read moreDavid M. Walker, M.D. has joined Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital as its new division chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Walker previously served as vice chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and director of
Read moreCheck your mailbox for New Jersey Monthly’s annual Jersey Choice Top Doctors survey. The survey was mailed in early February by polling company Leflein Associates to every doctor licensed in the state for at least five years. Survey Instructions Mail back your
Read moreK. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital welcomes new pediatric specialists Marian Khrizman, D.O., pediatric neurologist; Marianna Nicoletta Gentile, D.O., pediatric endocrinologist; Anna Carmela Gironella, M.D., pediatric rheumatologist and Reena Jethva, M.D., pediatric geneticist to the team. Marian Khrizman, D.O., specializes in treating
Read moreWhat you need to know The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) has selected Hackensack to be one of two medical centers in the nation to offer the Mental Health Mini-Mentorship Specialty Training Program for health professionals. This training provides
Read moreWhat you need to know NJBIZ has named Catherine Ainora, chief integration and transformation officer, and Nancy Corcoran-Davidoff, executive vice president, chief experience and human resources officer, as among the “Best 50 Women in Business.” The annual awards honor business
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health is at the forefront of advanced cancer treatment in New Jersey and the nation. Two sites, the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), and Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, are the first in New
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health is investing in ultraviolet light (UV) technology that can eliminate microorganisms that trigger hospital-acquired infections. The technology has been piloted in operating rooms, post-acute care units, ICUs and emergency departments, where it has eliminated
Read moreWhat you need to know Mountainside Medical Center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore has opened a comprehensive High Risk Genetics Clinic. The program is designed to address hereditary cancer risk assessment. Each patient has the opportunity to meet with several specialized cancer experts and a genetics counselor in
Read moreWhat you need to know John Theurer Cancer Center is now recruiting a Phase II clinical trial for pancreatic cancer called PROTACT (Precise RNAi for Obtaining Targeted Cancer Therapy). During PROTACT treatment, a miniature biodegradable polymeric matrix called “LODER” that
Read moreArlene O’Brien, DMD, a past Jersey Shore Resident and Attending Faculty Member of the Department of Dentistry, was recently honored by the Academy of General Dentistry for her dedication to Continuing Dental Education.
Read moreJoseph A. Miller, Ph.D., FACHE, vice president for Behavioral Health Care Transformation Services, is the 2019 chair of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Constituency Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services. The Council represents about 1,660 behavioral health providers across
Read moreWhat you need to know Slingshot Health is now available at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group integrative medicine and primary care practices in Jackson Health Village. Details Slingshot Health is a healthcare marketplace that allows patients to self-pay for care
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center will go live on Epic on October 13. How Epic will streamline how we share patient data Moving to Epic will enable us
Read moreWhat you need to know Bayshore Medical Center, JFK Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center will go live on Epic on June 1, 2019. How Epic will streamline how we share patient data Moving to Epic will enable us to
Read moreProfessional background As chief operating officer, Jason will lead the daily operations of Ocean Medical Center. His appointment to chief operating officer takes effect on March 4, 2019. Jason began his career at Hackensack University Medical Center more than 20 years
Read moreVito has been the chief operating officer at Ocean Medical Center since 2017, where he has been responsible for improving performance, patient satisfaction, team member engagement and quality. His appointment to Chief Operating Officer for Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Read moreWhat you need to know The Behavioral Health Home at Jersey Shore University Medical Center has received The Joint Commission (TJC) Certification. This optional certification goes above and beyond what is required for accreditation and provides additional recognition for behavioral
Read moreWhat you need to know The respiratory team at Jersey Shore University Medical Center was recently awarded the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Recognition Award. Details Jersey Shore earned this award because of their high quality care, dedication
Read moreAfter an impressive 37-year career at JFK, Scott Gebhard has decided to retire. Scott played a pivotal role in creating the nationally renowned JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute and the JFK Neurosciences Institute and in establishing JFK Medical Associates. “Scott leaves
Read moreAmie Thornton has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for JFK Medical Center, replacing Scott Gebhard, who will retire in March. In her new role, Amie will oversee several areas at JFK, including operations, facilities, nursing, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute,
Read moreEric Alcera, M.D., associate corporate medical director of Hackensack Meridian Behavioral Health Services, and Ramon Solhkhah, M.D., Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Corporate Medical Director, HMH Behavioral Health Care Transformation Service, were named
Read moreThe American Dental Association awarded Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Continuing Dental Education Program its highest rating. This recognition is thanks to in part to Dr. Paul Condello’s continued dedication to the medical center’s continuing dental education program and the
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack University Medical Center is among the first hospitals in New Jersey to offer a cutting-edge treatment to regrow and implant a patient’s own cartilage cells to regenerate knee cartilage. Surgeons at Hackensack are using
Read moreWhat you need to know Becker’s Healthcare named Hackensack University Medical Center among its “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.” Hackensack was recognized for its robust program for all subspecialized areas of neurosurgery, including cranial
Read moreWhat you need to know John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is recruiting for WIZARD 201G, a global Phase 2 study in glioblastoma (GBM). The trial is sponsored by Boston Biomedical and is evaluating DSP-7888, an investigational
Read moreWhat you need to know Three of Jersey Shore’s pediatric residents matched into fellowship programs, and seven internal medicine residents matched into their chosen fellowships. Details Here are the Pediatric and Internal matches: Pediatrics Matches Samantha Butzke, M.D. – Pediatric
Read moreDuring their holiday party in December, the Department of Dentistry donated $25,000 to the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation’s endowment fund. Over the years, through money generated from the Continuing Dental Education Program, the Department of Dentistry has been able
Read moreFormer Chief Medical Officer Michael Ciencewicki, M.D. retired from Raritan Bay on January 11, 2019. Dr. Ciencewicki served in Raritan Bay’s hospital administration for 12 years, helping launch the hospital’s patient portal, open the Medical and Surgical Pavilion at Raritan
Read moreWhat You Need to Know Beginning January 14, Raritan Bay Medical Center–Old Bridge and Raritan Bay–Perth Amboy are temporarily suspending visitor privileges for children age 11 and younger due to New Jersey’s high flu activity. Anyone with a fever or cough
Read moreWhat you need to know Effective Monday, January 7, 2019, all MRI exams will be performed on a MRI mobile unit located adjacent to the elevators on the ground floor by Administration. The mobile MRI trailer will be in place
Read moreWhat you need to know The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has fully re-accredited Ocean Medical Center’s Sleep Medicine program. Ocean was recognized for its commitment to high quality, patient-centered care thorough the adherence of the AASM Standards and
Read moreWhat You Need to Know Much of the IT equipment needed for Palisades’ Epic go live has been delivered and installed. This equipment includes computers, monitors, printers, and other peripheral devices. In preparation for February’s go live, many of these
Read moreWhat you need to know New Jersey’s Department of Health (DOH) has declared the measles outbreak that sickened 33 people in Ocean and Passaic counties is over. As of January 16, two incubation periods (a total of 42 days) have
Read moreWhat you need to know The Center for Wound Healing at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy has added three wound specialists to address the underlying conditions that cause non-healing wounds. Services offered Our expert medical practitioners provide
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health announced January 23 that it has formed an expert Maternal Health Task Force to improve maternal health outcomes in the Garden State. New Jersey has the fifth highest maternal death rate in the
Read moreWhat you need to know All practices must report the “Promoting Interoperability” category by April 2, 2019. This category is part of your overall MIPS score, which determines your additional incentive percentage reimbursement for all eligible Part B services. How to
Read moreWhat You Need to Know Flu activity is high in New Jersey and the predominant strain is H1N1, for which the flu vaccine tends to be more effective than other strains. It’s not too late to vaccinate your patients. What You
Read moreWhat you need to know CMS requires all Medicare-eligible clinicians in 2019 to use an electronic health record that meets the 2015 certification standards. In addition, CMS has replaced quality measure “ACO-11: Use of Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) Technology” with
Read moreDecember 2018 Hackensack Meridian Health Partners welcomed the following new members in December 2018: Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine Advanced Infectious Disease Alan L. Schechter, M.D., PhD Associates In Kidney Disease & Hypertension Atlantic Pediatrics Belanger Podiatry Associates, LLC Bergen Endocrinology Brian
Read moreWhat you need to know Several new provider types are now eligible to participate, including physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists. New low-volume threshold exclusion criterion also takes effect. Several other changes will also take effect. Four ways
Read moreWhat you need to know Specialists within the Division of Gastroenterology and the Department of Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center are using the new TIF® procedure (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) to correct the underlying causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),
Read moreWhat you need to know Palisades Medical Center’s new Epic Go Live date is February 28. Below are key dates: February 11-15 – Downtime Drill February 16 -17 – Appointment Conversion February 18 – Scheduling Go Live February 25 – Go Live Orientation February
Read moreWhat you need to know The Physician Health Committee and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health are offering wellness programs during lunch, every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm, coordinated by Mr. John Patzan. Upcoming programs (Wednesdays from 12 –
Read moreWhat you need to know We will be offering American Heart Association’s (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Courses for both new and experienced health care providers. Courses will teach CPR and the use of the AED for all ages,
Read moreWhat you need to know Heather Veltre, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC is the new Chief Nursing Officer at Palisades Medical Center. Details Experience Heather brings more than 25 years of experience in both large healthcare systems and community hospitals. Heather
Read moreWhat you need to know Carrier Clinic has officially joined Hackensack Meridian Health. This merger will help Hackensack Meridian Health grows its behavioral health services by: Opening new addiction treatment centers in New Jersey, including the first one in 2020.
Read moreWhat you need to know Effective January 2019, Bayshore’s Emergency Notification System will switch from Zip It to Everbridge. Using the new Everbridge system will allow Bayshore to immediately page all Team Members in the event of a disaster. What
Read moreWhat you need to know Red Bank Anesthesia, LLC has generously pledged $100,000 in support of Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center’s new Emergency Care Center. Details The new Emergency Care Center will offer private emergency treatment rooms and waiting
Read moreWhat you need to know CMS has released the final 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. This rule revises the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and allows MSSP ACOs the opportunity to extend their current agreements by six months. The
Read moreIt is now easier to find fellow Hackensack Meridian Health providers. The following provider directories are now live and online: Hackensack Meridian Health Partners: Visit HMHPDirectory.org to access the directory. Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group: Visit HMHMGDirectory.org to access the Medical Group’s directory. Both directories can also be printed out in a PDF
Read moreWhat you need to know NRC Real Time patient survey ratings are now available for more than 800 providers on the physician directory. The details In 2018, Hackensack Meridian Health implemented NRC Real Time patient surveys to acquire patient feedback for
Read moreCongratulations to Bayshore’s OR, SDS, PACU, and SPD departments who handled 30 cases on December 13th! Not only did they break the record at Bayshore, but they handled it with professionalism and enthusiasm. Thank you! Related Posts LGBT-Focused CME Event
Read moreBeginning January 1, 2019, you can dial 3333 for IT assistance anywhere within Hackensack Meridian Health. This one extension will connect you to the IT Helpdesk from any location within our network. Trying to connect externally? Simple. Call 848-237-3333.
Read moreWhat you need to know Central Utility Plant Construction Please comply with all posted signage and be aware of your surroundings when crossing Second Street with construction work continuing at the Hillcrest Building and along Second Street. Please be aware
Read moreWhat you need to know The Epic project timeline has been adjusted. Below are updates to the 2019 Epic Go Live slots. You can now view a patient’s immunizations from outside sources using the Care Everywhere activity. After reviewing the
Read moreTop 5 benefits of participating in Meridian Health Partners Physicians who participate in Hackensack Meridian Health Partners (HMHP), our clinically integrated network get to remain independent while leveraging the power of a group (contract negotiating power and group purchasing
Read moreTest your knowledge of New Jersey’s new opioid prescribing law New Jersey has one of the strictest opioid prescribing laws in the country. It took effect last year and places certain limits on how you may prescribe opioids and other
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health launched a regional Community Smoking Cessation Treatment Center initiative in February 2019 at 10 locations in northern New Jersey, including the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center. The
Read moreBayshore Medical Center is functioning at full capacity for the first time since a minor fire in February reduced the hospital’s capacity by 65 beds. Repairs are now complete to the hospital’s ICU and its second- and third-floor units.
Read moreFlorian P. Thomas, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Neuroscience Institute and Department of Neurology, and director of the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation Center of Excellence at Hackensack University Medical Center, is helping to lead an international phase-3 study of a treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Read moreHerbert L. Kunkle, Jr., M.D. joined Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center’s orthopedic surgery department. Education and Certifications Dr. Kunkle is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College and completed his residency and internship at
Read moreWhat you need to know Here are three new, advanced cardiovascular services we now offer: 1. Heart Recovery Program: Located at Hackensack University Medical Center this innovative, multidisciplinary program provides advanced circulatory support with Impella® to treat cardiovascular compromise during a myocardial
Read moreOur Cardiovascular Program: By The Numbers Our Advanced Cardiovascular Services Minimally Invasive Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR): Hackensack Meridian Health is among a select number of hospitals nationwide to offer the TCAR procedure, which uses a transcarotid neuroprotection system to reduce the risk of
Read moreGeorge P. Batsides, M.D., FACC, has joined Hackensack Meridian Health as chief of cardiac surgery and surgical director of Mechanical Circulatory Support at the Heart & Vascular Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Education Dr. Batsides is board-certified in both general and thoracic surgery
Read moreJesus Almendral, M.D., FACC, a cardiovascular disease specialist, has joined Hackensack Meridian Health as the medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Areas of Specialty Advanced treatment options, including the latest Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) HeartMate 3™
Read moreWhat you need to know Beginning January 1, 2019, Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals will begin using Plain Language Emergency Alerts in place of the traditional “Code Blue” or “Code Orange” alerts.* Emergency management teams will begin training and educating relevant
Read moreWelcome to the new Maestro website, the home for physician information and resources to help you orchestrate the best care. Maestro brings all the important content from across Hackensack Meridian Health into one single destination. This site was built for you, based
Read moreWhat you need to know Physicians who intend to submit data for the 2018 Promoting Interoperability (PI) category must complete a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) by December 31. The SRA can be completed by an outside organization or by someone
Read moreWhat you need to know The Institute for Sleep Wake Disorders at HUMC has a new program for admitted patients with suspected and undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy is now available at HUMC and JSUMC
Read moreWhat you need to know Drug maker Sandoz Inc. is recalling one lot of its Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets because the pills may have been contaminated with trace amounts of N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), a known carcinogen. To date, no adverse events
Read moreWhat you need to know New Jersey’s measles outbreak has spread to Passaic County. There are 18 confirmed cases as of November 29, 2018 in Ocean and Passaic counties. This number could double as 17 suspected cases are currently under investigation in Ocean County. The
Read moreWhere in the world is Hackensack Meridian Health Periodontist Dr. Ed Galkin? As of this very minute, he’s flying around the world in his 1976 Cessna 210 Centurion to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease, in honor of his brother, Sam
Read moreWhat you need to know Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) will begin conducting Prior Authorization & Medical Necessity Determination (PA/MND) reviews for certain specialized orthopedic surgeries, many of which may require the use of an implantable
Read moreThe U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently approved the following drug therapies: Dermatology Seysara, with active ingredient sarecycline, to treat inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. Immunology Revcovi, with
Read moreOverview: Diabetic patients who aren’t trained on the proper use of standard pen needles are unaware that they aren’t actually injecting any insulin. What you can do: Teach patients about the differences between standard pen and safety pen needles. Diabetic
Read moreOverview: Patients on labor and delivery units have mistakenly received high doses of narcotics instead of IV antibiotics, due to look-alike infusion bags and overlooked warning labels. This can lead to death, seizures and respiratory arrest. What you can do:
Read moreWhat you need to know: Antidepressants, antibiotics and statins are among the 1,731 drugs that are the suspected primary causes of four types of severe adverse drug events. While uncommon, these events can lead to life-threatening medical emergencies and irreversible damage.
Read moreOverview: Methotrexate, a high-alert medication, has been associated with an alarming number of wrong-frequency errors, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) warns. Overdoses have resulted in vomiting, serious skin lesions, liver failure, renal failure and death. What you can
Read moreRemote-controlled magnetic rods help avoid multiple surgeries Overview: Hackensack Meridian Health is among a small number of New Jersey healthcare organizations that specialize in a noninvasive technique that uses remote-controlled magnetic rods to treat children with early-onset scoliosis (EOS) Patient
Read moreDr. Alexander Shifrin, Director of Endocrine Oncology at Hackensack Meridian Health System, and Surgical Director, Center for Thyroid, Parathyroid and Adrenal Diseases, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, served as editor and contributed two chapters to the First Edition of
Read moreDr. Robin Ashinoff, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and plastic surgeon, has received the MohsAIQ Pioneer Award, which recognizes commitment to quality and performance measurement in Mohs Micrographic surgery for skin cancer The American College of Mohs Surgery will present Dr.
Read moreWhat you need to know Jersey Shore University Medical Center is now the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties, and in the eastern part of New Jersey to verified as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American
Read moreCurrently, there is a nationwide shortage of the following drugs: Atropine 0.4mg vials Bupivacaine + Epi Vials Diazepam 10mg/2mL Injection Dipyridamole vials Dobutamine 500mg/250ml Bags – limited supply Dopamine 400mg vials & 400mg/250ml Bags – limited supply Famotidine 20mg vials Heparin 1000units/500mL
Read moreAs we know, those on the front line in health care can at times be presented with difficult situations, including an unintended patient outcome or exposure to a traumatic incident. These circumstances may result in emotional aftershock, mental stress and/or
Read morePatients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are obese have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online in August by JAMA Psychiatry. Obesity represented the strongest predictor of T2DM. In the absence
Read moreWhat you need to know Riverview Medical Center has re-launched its eye care services in the Matthews Vision Treatment Center, located in the Ambulatory Care Center. The ophthalmic program offers the most up-to-date and advanced options available for vision correction.
Read moreNew Jersey has one of the toughest opioid prescribing laws in the country. It took effect last year and places new restrictions on how practitioners may prescribe opioids and other Schedule II controlled substances. Many practitioners continue to have questions
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center has acquired the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, providing its surgeons with unparalleled precision, dexterity, and control that allows for a minimally invasive surgical approach for many complex surgical procedures. Already
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health Partners is launching a new high-risk management program for patients recently discharged from the hospital and living with congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). This program recently launched at Jersey
Read moreOverview: Hackensack Meridian Health’s payment adjustment for our Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs will decrease in 2019 as the result of corrections that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made to its scoring logic. Physician impact: Payment adjustments will take
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Bayshore
Read moreAndrew L. Pecora, M.D., FACP, CPE, President, Physician Enterprise and Chief Innovations Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, was honored with the 2018 Dr. Sol J. Barer Award for Vision, Innovation and Leadership at the Gateway Gala, BioNJ’s 25th Annual dinner meeting, networking
Read moreWhat you need to know WeCare, our confidential, peer-to-peer support program, helps team members and clinicians manage emotional stress and grief that sometimes results from the work we do. “The WeCare program gives caregivers the emotional first aid they need, so
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health Partners is expanding its successful generic prescription initiative. In the coming weeks, Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group offices will be receiving a list noting any Horizon and United Healthcare patients identified as having a claim for a brand-name
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health Partners (HMHP) has adopted two new metrics for the 2018 performance year. This year the following quality measures have been added: Adult BMI Assessment Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease (SPC) HMHP’s Quality
Read moreWhat you need to know Hackensack Meridian Health Partners (HMHP) is making commercial payor patient rosters available to our primary care physicians. The rosters will be available online in the coming weeks and will also be hand delivered to select practices. How
Read moreLawrence Daniels, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center, has performed the hospital’s first craniotomy for placement of subdural grids leading to a successful temporal lobectomy. The procedure involves placing electrode grids on the surface of the
Read moreHackensack Meridian Health Partners is Hackensack Meridian Health’s clinically integrated network of health care providers who share the common goals of improving health outcomes, reducing health care costs, and enhancing the patient experience. You can learn more about the benefits of HMH Partners here.
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