West Orange, New Jersey, July 31, 2025 – Dwight McBee, MBA, BSN, RN, CPXP, Chief Experience Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 57 hospital and health system chief experience officers around the country who are making a meaningful impact on the patient experience at their organizations.
The CXOs honored by Becker’s lead efforts to elevate every touchpoint along the patient and provider journey, ensuring that experiences are safe, seamless, high-quality, convenient and compassionate. These forward-thinking executives are strategic planners, innovative problem-solvers, powerful storytellers, and passionate advocates for both patients and staff.
As the chief experience officer for both RWJBarnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Mr. McBee drives systemwide patient engagement strategies across one of the largest health systems in New Jersey. Known for delivering measurable improvement in large, complex academic settings, Mr. McBee has led year-over-year gains in patient satisfaction and care outcomes. His leadership has helped the system earn national honors, including the 2024 Press Ganey “Human Experience Award” for NICU excellence at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, another RWJBarnabas Health facility. With a focus on collaboration, Mr. McBee ensures that RWJBarnabas Health remains at the forefront of patient experience excellence, reinforcing the organization's commitment to patient-centered care for all of New Jersey.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.