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Feb 25, 2020 - In In the News Scott Becker Interviews Michellene Davis, Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at RWJBarnabas Health

This episode features Michellene Davis . Michellene is the Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey. Here she talks about the services her organization provides and different projects they’re working ...

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Feb 20, 2020 - In In the News Study: Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Overeating

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that lack of sleep can lead to overeating, and a diet with more sugar and caffeine. The CDC says one third of adults do not get enough sleep. Dr. Carol Ash , a sleep specialist with ...

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Feb 11, 2020 - In In the News Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey Announces Appointment of Jessica Israel, MD

Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey (GOCCNJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Israel, M.D. to their board of directors. Dr. Israel joins GOCCNJ's board with over 20 years of experience in geriatric and palliative care medicine. She is ...

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Feb 11, 2020 - In In the News Scott Becker Interviews Dr. Andy Anderson, CEO of RWJBarnabas Health/Rutgers Medical Group

Andy Anderson, MD, President and CEO, combined medical group, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health was featured on Becker’s Healthcare Podcast. Click to listen as Dr. Anderson discusses his career path, leadership and the future of healthcare. Read more . ...

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Feb 11, 2020 - In In the News How Housing Makes You Healthy

How Housing Makes You Healthy: Barry Ostrowsky Believes New Apartments are Key to Improving Well-being of Newark Residents. Twenty-four hours after the announcement — after the idea of one of the state’s largest health care organizations working with ...

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Feb 6, 2020 - In In the News A Day Like No Other: The First Time I Helped One of My Patients Die

"I have been a palliative care physician for nearly 20 years. I have taken care of literally thousands of people at the ends of their lives. I help them make complicated medical decisions. I help them tell the people they love the most that they love them ...

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Jan 30, 2020 - In In the News Why Pharmacy Leaders At RWJBarnabas Health Eat Lunch Together Each Day

Workplace culture is critical to the success of any hospital and health system. It not only affects the business of an organization, but also has the potential to affect clinical quality and employee satisfaction. While the entire organization should be ...

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Jan 24, 2020 - In In the News 10 Healthcare Leaders Share Tips For Effective Communication

Thomas A. Biga, president of the RWJBarnabas Health Hospital Division (West Orange, N.J.) Given the current environment in which we work, communication is no longer only a planned, formatted event. Of course, a regular cadence of reporting is required. ...

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Dec 14, 2019 - In In the News Outpatient Settings Need Pharmacists, But Lack of Reimbursement Makes That Tough

About three years ago it became clear to the leadership team at RWJBarnabas Health that pharmacists were needed in its ambulatory clinics. Its providers—and the system overall—are increasingly participating in value-based contracts with payers that involve ...

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