| CORE FORM, PART I; SUMMARY |
OUTLINED BELOW IS THE VOTING AND INDEPENDENT VOTING DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR EACH SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990 (SOME BOARD MEMBERS SERVE ON MULTIPLE BOARDS AS INDICATED IN THE PART VII DISCLOSURE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE O): - HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION; 23 VOTING, 15 INDEPENDENT; - HMH RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC.; 10 VOTING, 7 INDEPENDENT; - HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC.; 10 VOTING, 7 INDEPENDENT; - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC.; 32 VOTING, 24 INDEPENDENT; - HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 67 VOTING, 58 INDEPENDENT; - JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 26 VOTING, 15 INDEPENDENT; - RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 25 VOTING, 19 INDEPENDENT; - OCEAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 18 VOTING, 13 INDEPENDENT; - SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 25 VOTING; 20 INDEPENDENT; - BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 18 VOTING; 13 INDEPENDENT; - RARITAN BAY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC.; 9 VOTING, 6 INDEPENDENT; - PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 13 VOTING, 11 INDEPENDENT; - JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.; 19 VOTING, 17 INDEPENDENT; - MUHLENBERG FOUNDATION, INC.; 2 VOTING, 2 INDEPENDENT; - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH REALTY CORPORATION; 13 VOTING, 8 INDEPENDENT; - BERGEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, INC.; 3 VOTING, 0 INDEPENDENT; - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN AMBULATORY VENTURES, INC.; 11 VOTING, 6 INDEPENDENT; - MUHLENBERG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.; 4 VOTING, 2 INDEPENDENT; - HARTWYCK AT OAK TREE, INC.; 10 VOTING, 7 INDEPENDENT; - HARTWYCK AT JFK, INC.; 10 VOTING, 7 INDEPENDENT; - ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON, JR., LIFESTYLE INSTITUTE, INC.; 3 VOTING, 0 INDEPENDENT; -CENTER FOR DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION; 10 VOTING,8 INDEPENDENT; AND -HMH CARRIER CLINIC, INC.; 11 VOTING, 8 INDEPENDENT. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; LINE 4D |
PROVIDING VARIOUS OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES, SUCH AS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, OBSTETRICS & NEWBORNS, CHEMOTHERAPY, ONCOLOGY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ETC., TO ALL INDIVIDUALS IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ABILITY TO PAY. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTION 2 |
- DOMENIC M. DIPIERO, III AND HILARY DIPIERO - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP; - CHRISTOPHER MAHER AND MARIA MAHER - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP; - GEORGE T. CROONQUIST AND G. THOMAS CROONQUIST, JR. - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP; - CHARLES V. SCHAEFER, III AND CAROL D. SCHAEFER - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP; AND - JOHN VISCEGLIA AND PETER VISCEGLIA - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTIONS 6 & 7 |
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. ("HMH") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ALL SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990 OTHER THAN HEALTH INNOVATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. ("HIU"). HMH HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF EACH SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN EACH SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. HMH RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC., A SUBORDINATE INCLUDED IN THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF HIU'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN HIU'S BYLAWS. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11B |
The subordinate organizations are subsidiaries of Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc. ("HMH"); a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery network. HMH's finance personnel prepared the Federal Form 990, which was then reviewed by other appropriate internal staff for accuracy. HMH retained a firm of independent certified public accountants with experience and expertise in health care and not-for-profit tax return preparation to review and file the Form 990. HMH's Board of Trustees designated the Audit and Compliance Committee ("ACC") to review the Form 990 of HMH's subsidiaries. The Form 990 was provided to the members of the ACC for review. The portions of the Form 990 providing compensation disclosures were also provided to the Board's Executive and Physician Compensation Committee for review. The Form 990 was then provided to each voting member of HMH's governing body, its Board of Trustees, prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. The HMH Board of Trustees has the final governing authority over the subsidiaries of HMH. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12C |
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC., THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ORGANIZATION OF HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY NETWORK, HAS ADOPTED A NETWORK-WIDE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE NETWORK'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF EACH ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE WITH RESPECT TO ANY APPLICABLE TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE NETWORK'S CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR REVIEW. THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER THEN PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES, AND PRESENTS THE SUMMARY TO THE NETWORK'S GOVERNANCE AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND ACTION (IF NEEDED). ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE WITH A DISCLOSED CONFLICT WOULD RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF A TRANSACTION IN QUESTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL ALSO MONITORS ON-GOING TRANSACTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE SUMMARY TO ENSURE THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE APPROPRIATELY HANDLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15A & 15B |
THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE AFFILIATES WITHIN A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY NETWORK IN WHICH HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. IS THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE AND PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") OF HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SPECIFIED KEY EMPLOYEES (SENIOR MANAGEMENT) OF THE PARENT AND ALL OF THE SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY RECOGNIZES THE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY OF THE HEALTH CARE NETWORK AND THE CRITICAL NEED TO HAVE AND RETAIN EXECUTIVES THAT CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE SO THAT THE HEALTH NETWORK CAN FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE MISSION AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION", INCLUDING BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED, ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OTHER OFFICERS AND SPECIFIED MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT IS REASONABLE. TO ASSIST WITH THE REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES THE SERVICES OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND RECEIVES NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MARKET DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS,A REPORT SUMMARIZING SUCH DATA, AND AN OPINION LETTER RELATING TO THE REASONABLENESS OF EACH REVIEWED EXECUTIVE'S TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. ADDITIONALLY, A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE CONSULTING FIRM ATTENDS THE COMMITTEE'S MEETINGS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. THE INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE OUTSIDE MARKET DATA COMPARABILITY AND, BASED UPON THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE, BUSINESS JUDGMENT CONSIDERATIONS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE, REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE REVIEWED MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. GUIDED AT EACH MEETING BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO THE COMMITTEE, THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE IS INTENTIONALLY STRUCTURED TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE ORGANIZATION COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE IRS REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 4958; 2. THE COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND RELIES UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" (FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS) PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION, WHICH COMPARABILITY DATA IS PROVIDED AND ANALYZED BY THE COMMITTEE'S INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM WITH EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; AND 3. THE COMMITTEE THOROUGHLY DOCUMENTS ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS, AS WELL AS THE BASIS FOR ITS APPROVALS, CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION, AGAIN AS DESCRIBED IN THE IRS REGULATIONS. AS APPROPRIATE, THE COMMITTEE SUPPLEMENTS THE COMPARABILITY DATA WITH OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID, INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS, AND ANY WRITTEN OFFERS FROM COMPETING ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE ARE REPORTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE FULL BOARD BY THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 |
THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990 ARE AFFILIATES WITHIN HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH; A TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY NETWORK ("NETWORK"). CERTAIN SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990 HAVE ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO, EACH SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH'S WEBSITE, WWW.HACKENSACKMERIDIANHEALTH.ORG, THEIR CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
| CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J |
PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REFLECT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO WORKED FULL-TIME FOR HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH AND RECEIVED COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FORM 990 REFLECTS THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER INFORMATION OF THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH,INC. GROUP EXEMPTION RULING BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. PART VII INCLUDES, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF EACH OF THE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. IN ADDITION, PART VII INCLUDES THE REMAINING TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES AMONGST ALL ENTITIES COMBINED AFTER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED IN THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. GROUP EXEMPTION RULING AND THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990. THESE TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES ARE LISTED IN ORDER FROM HIGHEST TO LOWEST COMPENSATION. OUTLINED BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY ORGANIZATION. [* INDICATES THE MEMBER SERVES ON MORE THAN ONE BOARD REPORTED ON THIS GROUP RETURN]: HMH Hospitals Corporation ====================== Richard Henning* Marvin Goldstein, Esq. Rosemarie J. Sorce* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* William Lawless, Ph.D. Gloria Martini* Aida Capo, M.D. Gregorio Guillen, M.D. Luke Kealy, Esq. Thomas Lake, M.D. Steven Lisser, M.D.* William J. Murray* Edward Piccinich Shawn Reynolds* Andria Schneiderman Pranaychandra Vaidya, M.D. Frank J. Vuono* John Wilcha Walter Wynkoop, M.D. Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Mark Stauder* Christopher A. Rotio* Praful Raja* David Belowich (Termed 12/2021) Anthony Scardino, Jr. * (Termed 9/2021) Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN* (Termed 9/2021) HMH Residential Care, Inc. ===================== David Epstein, Esq.* Ulises E. Diaz* Gloria Martini* Dennis Robinson* Maris Lown* Christopher Maher* Katherine York* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Mark Stauder* Joseph M. Lemaire* (Termed 5/2021) HMH Carrier Clinic, Inc. =========================== Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr.* Thomas G. Amato* Ann Damsgaard Caryl Kourgelis Donald J. Parker Gordon Pingicer Jaime Robertson-Lavalle Lauren Wright* Mary Pat Christie Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Health Innovations Unlimited, Inc. =========================== David Epstein, Esq.* Ulises E. Diaz* Gloria Martini* Dennis Robinson* Maris Lown* Christopher Maher* Katherine York* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Mark Stauder* Joseph M. Lemaire* (Termed 5/2021) Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, Inc. =========================== Robert G. Harms* Andrew Citron, M.D.* John A. Giunco, Esq.* Steven M. Scopellite* Carol B. Stillwell* Heidi B. Maggs Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Serena DiMaso, Esq.* Thomas J. Dolan* Louis J. Dughi, Esq.* Walter R. Earle II* Deborah R. Mathis, CPA, CHBC* Evaristo F. Stanziale* Jeremy Grunin* Joyce Hendricks* Kimberly Guadagno Skye J. Gibson* David Sanzari* Domenic M. DiPiero, III* Frank J. Vuono* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Gail B. Gordon, Esq.* John C. Meditz* Joseph Yewaisis* Keith Banks* Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr.* Mark D. Schlesinger, M.D.* Richard Henning* Rosemarie J. Sorce* Thomas G. Amato* Thomas Polen* William J. Montgoris Nancy Mulheren (Termed 5/2021) David Lee Hernandez, Jr. * (Termed 11/2021) Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ============================================ Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr.* Richard Henning* Gloria Martini* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Ulises E. Diaz* William McLaughlin Lauren Wright* Jill Joyce* Amy Koizim Peene James P. Andersen John Apovian, M.D. Stephen T Boswell, PhD, PE Nick Cangialosi Heather Choi Kevin J. Collins, Esq. George T. Croonquist G. Thomas Croonquist, Jr. William Cunningham Vincent Curatola Donald N. Dinallo Michael Geary Peter C. Gerhard Matthew A. Golson Gail B. Gordon, Esq.* William C. Hanson Frank C. Holtham, Jr. Richard Hubschman, Jr, Esq Dante A. Implicito, M.D. Michelle Jung, Esq. Martin W. Kafafian, Esq. Sandra Keary* Sandra Kissler Thomas Langbein Jerrold Langer Patricia K. Low Michael S. McGeary Brian McLaughlin John C. Meditz* Nicholas Minicucci, Jr. William J. Murray* Robert O'Hara* Samuel S. Raia Julia Recaman Joseph P. Riccardo Joseph A. Rizzi, Esq. David T. Robertson, Esq Christopher A. Rotio* Ann Marie Saccaro David Sanzari* Anthony Scardino, Jr. * Carol D. Schaefer Charles V. Schaefer, III Elyssa Schecter John A. Schepisi, Esq. Mark D. Schlesinger, M.D.* Charles H. Shotmeyer Phil Simms Rosemarie J. Sorce* Anthony C. Taccetta, Jr. Scott Tarriff Frank J. Vuono* Joanne Wexler Joyce Hendricks* Stephen Martinez Thomas Evans Behnaz Baker Thomas Geisel John H. Klein (Resigned 12/2021) Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ============================================= John A. Giunco, Esq.* Walter R. Earle II* John F. Reinhardt Eric M. Kirsch, CFA Karen Goldblatt Philip J. Scaduto Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Thomas B. Barham, Sr Thomas DeFelice* Sandra Keary* Stephan C. Lowy Robert W. Mullen, Jr Kenneth D. Nahum, DO Richard M. Neibart, M.D. Philip L. Perricone Robert Smith Robert L. Sweeney, DO Marilyn Trapani Alexander Taylor Camille Doronin David Epstein, Esq.* Gary Tolchin Harpreet Pall, M.D. Jeremy Grunin* Richard Loshiavo Joyce Hendricks* Riverview Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ================================== Steven M. Scopellite* Nancy B. Mulheren Peter T. Roselle Jonathan B. Schultz Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Hilary DiPiero Negin N Griffith, M.D. Leslie Hitchner Steven Lisser, M.D.* Robert S. Morris Brian N. Nelson, Esq. Shawn Reynolds* Margaret S. Riker John D. Royall, M.D. Siran H. Sahakian Richard J. Saker Benedict J. Torcivia, Jr. Michael Walker Maria Maher Robin Klein Fred Voccola John Maggiacomo, II Joyce Hendricks* Leon F. DeJulius Thomas DeFelice* |
| CORE FORM, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J (CONTINUED) |
Ocean Medical Center Foundation, Inc. =============================== Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Robert G. Harms* Holly R. Lonsdale Gary Pieringer Louis J. Dughi, Esq.* Ali Moosvi, M.D. Edward J. Dimon, Esq. Frank DiTullio, III Harriet L. Donnelly Jereme J. Kokes John V. Visceglia, Jr. Joseph S. Mignon Joseph P. Bogdan, M.D. Peter J. Mencel, M.D. Douglas Schwarz Chuck Grinnel Helen Lucciola Joyce Hendricks* Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ======================================= Deborah R. Mathis, CPA, CHBC* Joan M. Hart Jackie Hillman Jeremy S. DeFilippis Joseph D. Rulli Phyllis Buttermark Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Robert Stohrer Michael R. Aaron, DO Paul K. Chung, M.D. Skye J. Gibson* John Imperato Sean D. Kauffman Joseph P. Lattanzi, M.D. Angela R. Ominski Karl W. Strom, M.D. Thomas C. Yu, M.D. Edward M. Walters, Jr. David L. Wyrsch, Jr. Christopher Fritz Judith Brophy Matthew Matey Anne DeRienzo Joyce Hendricks* Thomas J. Dolan* Bayshore Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ================================== Serena DiMaso, Esq.* Evaristo F. Stanziale* Carol B. Stillwell* Vincent J. Hager Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Gaurav Baveja Angelo DeRosa John D. DeLiso Rajiv Prasad, MD Richard Kolber Adrian M. Pristas, M.D. Asaad Hani Samra, M.D. Jason Savarese Christopher M. Striano Lori Ann Davidson Courtney Fiore Joyce Hendricks* Victor Lolli Mollie Giamanco (Termed 11/2021) Raritan Bay Healthcare Foundation, Inc. ================================ Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Andrew Citron, M.D.* Surender M. Grover, M.D. Jessica Smith Dominick A. Cama Leonard J. Somarriba, DPT Jane Mueller Laura Bianchini Joyce Hendricks* David Lee Hernandez, Jr. * (Termed 11/2021) Palisades Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ================================== John C. Meditz* Alexander Duran Thomas Eastwick Leonard Lauricella Blanca Mankiewicz Mario Marghella Alejandra Pazmino Suri Ponamgi, M.D. Thomas M Venino, Jr. Jeannine Ali Robert DiVincent Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Shane Sullivan Hackensack Meridian Health Realty Corporation ======================================= Martin M. Barger, Esq. Joseph Basralian Richard Branca Barry Weshnak Joanne Gentilesco Peter S. Falvo, Jr., Esq. Jill Joyce* John A. Giunco, Esq.* David Sanzari* J. Fletcher Creamer, Jr. Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Mark Stauder* Joseph M. Lemaire* (Termed 5/2021) Bergen Health Management Services, Inc. ================================== Mark Stauder* Robert L. Glenning Linda McHugh Nancy Corcoran-Davidoff (Termed 5/2021) Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Ventures, Inc. ======================================= Alfred J Schiavetti, Jr. Thomas J. Kononowitz William Crane Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* James Renna William Hickey Robert O'Hara* James Kirkos James M. Bollerman Mark Stauder* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Joseph M. Lemaire* (Termed 5/2021) Kristen Bunnell (Termed 9/2021) Hartwyck at JFK, Inc. ================== David Epstein, Esq.* Ulises E. Diaz* Gloria Martini* Dennis Robinson* Maris Lown* Christopher Maher* Katherine York* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Mark Stauder* Joseph M. Lemaire* (Termed 5/2021) The Community Hospital Group, Inc. ============================= Robert C. Garrett* Michael A. Kleiman, DMD* John L. Kolaya James J. Galeota Douglas Nordstrom Praful Raja* Frank Fekete James Bollerman John McDonough Joseph Yewaisis Franklin Spirn, MD David A. Belowich Lawrence Zagarola Hartwyck at Oak Tree, Inc. ===================== David Epstein, Esq.* Ulises E. Diaz* Gloria Martini* Dennis Robinson* Maris Lown* Christopher Maher* Katherine York* Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Mark Stauder* Joseph M. Lemaire* (Termed 5/2021) Robert Wood Johnson Lifestyle Institute, Inc. ==================================== Amie Thornton* Sandra Elliott Todd Way* John G. McDonough, DMD* (Board Reappointed 7/2021) Jay M. Jeney (Board Reappointed 7/2021) Michael A. Kleiman, DMD* (Board Reappointed 7/2021) Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, Inc. ================================== Douglas A. Nordstrom Michael A. Kleiman, DMD* Amie Thornton* Todd Way* John F. Kennedy Medical Center Foundation, Inc. ======================================= Joseph Yewaisis* A. Joyce Busch Steve Rothman Ankit Gupta Denise Marra Depekary, Esq Jason Cheng John F. Kwasnik, Esq John G. McDonough, DMD* Lorraine Mulligan Michael A. Kleiman, DMD* Peter Visceglia Praful Raja* Vincent Amabile Katie Barnes Mary Beth Cunningham Domenic M. DiPiero, III* Janine Purcaro Joyce Hendricks* Keith Banks Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* (Moved to Executive Staff 2/2021) Claudia R. Mastrapasqua (Termed 1/2021) Muhlenberg Foundation, Inc. ======================= Robert J. Goellner O. Oliver Andersen Center for Discovery and Innovation =================================== Andrew L. Pecora, M.D. Frank L. Fekete, CPA* Garry A. Neil, MD Harlan F. Weisman, MD James J. Galeota Robert C. Garrett, FACHE* Roger D. Kornberg, Ph.D. Rosemary A. Crane Sol J. Barer, Ph.D. Thomas Polen* |
| CORE FORM, PART X; LINE 20 |
In accordance with the organization's audited financial statements, the tax-exempt bond values were reported on the books of Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc., the parent organization of this tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery network. As such, the tax-exempt bonds are reported on Schedule K of the Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc. Form 990. |
| CORE FORM, PART XI; LINE 9 |
OTHER INCREASE (DECREASE)IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: - NET TRANSFERS TO/FROM RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS - ($28,319,487); - EQUITY TRANSFER - ($152,661,895); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION FOR CAPITAL ACQUISITION - $49,637,677; - CHANGES IN PENSION RELATED ADJUSTMENTS - $161,524,481; - LOSSES ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES - ($7,270,863); - OTHER CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS - $4,199,689; - HMH PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE RECLASS - ($9,436,233); - NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION FOR CAPITAL ACQUISITION; TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED - ($22,622,086); - BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN FOUNDATIONS; TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED - ($3,277,071); - OTHER CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS - $70,672,965; AND -LOSS ON TERMINATION OF SWAP - ($2,051,430). |
| CORE FORM, PART XII; LINE 2 |
PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. AUDITED THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020, INCLUDING THIS ORGANIZATION. PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, L.L.P. ISSUED AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, INC. AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FORM 990, AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
Hackensack Meridian Health ============================ We are the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Who We Are ============ - 17 hospitals - 3 Academic Medical Centers - 1 University Teaching Hospital - 8 Community Hospitals - 2 Rehabilitation Hospitals - 2 Children's Hospitals - 1 Behavioral Health Hospital - 1 Center for Discovery & Innovation - 1 School of Medicine - 4,692 licensed beds - 500+ patient care locations - 7,000+ physicians - 35,000+ team members Care Delivered in 2021 ======================== - 179,893 patient admissions - 585,499 emergency visits - 2,025,903 outpatient visits - 16,366 babies delivered - 100,359 surgeries (inpatient and outpatient) More than Two Years Battling Covid-19 ===================================== - 77,106 patients with covid treated (includes hospitals, home care and ambulatory care) - 35,496 patients with covid hospitalized - 1,252,868 tests performed - 28,764 patients with covid discharged - 772,998 vaccines administered Our Growth & Transformation ================================== Meridian Health was formed in 2016 after the merger of Hackensack University Health Network and Meridian Health. Below is a snapshot of how the network has grown since its creation. We added: - 1 Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine - 1 Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation - 1 Academic Medical Center - 1 Behavioral Health Hospital - 1 Addiction Treatment Center - 1 Comprehensive Rehab Institute - 1 Satellite Emergency Department - 1 Outpatient Tower - 10 Urgent Care Centers - 11 Nursing and Rehab / Assisted Living Facilities - + Countless outpatient services, physician practices and strong partners with shared goals (e.g. Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering, St. Joseph's Health) Future Focus ============== We continue to analyze how we can best meet the needs of our community. Ensuring access to high quality care, where and when its needed, is our priority. Over the next five years we plan to add: - 40+ ambulatory facilities throughout the state - New facilities will range in sizes - Multiple services under one roof, e.g.: primary care, urgent care, ambulatory surgery, imaging, laboratory, physical therapy and select specialties, such as cardiovascular, OB/GYN and pediatrics - More options for home and virtual care OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ========================= 1. Transform Hackensack Meridian Health into a human-centered enterprise of care that meets the needs of patients through superior experience, quality, outcomes and safety. 2. Integrate a culture, rooted in our core beliefs, where trust is foundational, change is embraced and new ideas are celebrated, to create a great place to work for all. 3. Ensure growth by integrating technology and innovation across the health care continuum through superior quality, accessibility and affordability. 4. Establish the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine as an international leader in physician education and research by defining academic excellence through a curriculum rooted in the individual and community. 5. Establish Hackensack Meridian Health and its physician partners as the market leading, high performance, financially accountable and affordable network of choice among physicians, consumers, insurers and employers. 6. Build the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation as an internationally recognized research enterprise that leads the frontier of medicine through a frictionless system of translational science and innovation. 7. Promote health equity and human dignity to improve the health of our communities. Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation ======================================================== The Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) was founded in 2019 when we convened a group of world-class researches who could discover and innovate novel solutions every day to tackle some of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Below are some of the CDI's recent advancements: -The CDI has grown to 22 labs and more than 160 scientists and support staff. -Approximately 85 grants, including 47 NIH and other government grants, support the integral work being done at CDI. -A total of more than $165 million in research commitments comes via government, pharmaceutical, biotech, and foundation sectors, as well as private philanthropy demonstrating how critical this work is for advancing science and medicine to best serve our patients and the greater community. -In early 2022, CDI received a grant from the NIH for up to $108 million to develop next-generation drugs to combat COVID-19 and future threats. This grant is the largest in the history of HMH and will truly transform care and save lives. Output continues to be high for the CDI team. In 2021, we accomplished: - More than 132 peer-reviewed publications including 13 COVID-19 papers - More than $160 million in NIH grant applications - 4 new patent applications - We hosted a major event entitled: Implementing Science in Real Time - A new paradigm for advancing translational research in America with lessons learned from COVID-19. During COVID-19, the CDI established a high-throughput platform for rapid molecular assessment of COVID-19 viral variants and partnered with Quest Diagnostics to provide network and statewide epidemiology. This technology and approach for detecting COVID-19 virus variants was highlighted by major news media including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Telemundo. The CDI's chief scientific officer David S. Perlin, Ph.D. was named a top 25 National Innovator by Modern Healthcare and Outstanding Scientist in New Jersey by the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards. Clinical Research ================== Hackensack Meridian Health offers studies of novel agents that are not available elsewhere, from promising targeted therapies to immunotherapies. Patients can receive the latest evidence-based treatments closer to where they live and work, across the entire Hackensack Meridian Health network. - Nearly 400 clinical trials in oncology available for our patients - 870 active research studies (oncology and non-oncology) - 2,334 patients participating in oncology trials - All oncology patients are routinely prescreened for clinical trial eligibility - About half of new oncology patients are enrolled John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has more than 350 ongoing clinical trials at every stage of development, including Phase I studies, and teams devoted specifically to clinical research across every subspecialty of cancer. Our clinical researchers have played a critical role in the development of many of the prominent anticancer drugs used in oncology. Today, we are conducting more clinical trials than any other cancer center in New Jersey. Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center is also part of the NCI-designated Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The institutions, which began their collaboration in 2015, share passion and expertise in research which help to develop new therapies and understand cancer at the population level. Through this research collaboration we are working to improve outcomes for patients with cancer and help to prevent them from getting cancer in the first place. Exceptional Academic and Clinical Programs ========================================== Ocean and JFK Become "University" Medical Centers Ocean University Medical Center =============================== In 2021, Ocean Medical Center became the only hospital in Ocean County with "University" designation, acknowledging its exceptional teaching programs and dedication to quality and patient safety. This vision for developing medical education programs exposes future physicians and clinicians to the latest innovations in medicine. Eighty-nine residents within five programs: family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, transitional and pharmacy, as well as 46 medical students on rotation from medical schools, pharmacy and nursing residencies comprise the Graduate Medical Education program at Ocean University Medical Center. The first class of family medicine residents graduated in 2021 with a 100% Board Pass Rate. Three graduates joined one of our practices and one graduate stayed in Ocean County to serve in private practice. This milestone takes the medical center to a new heightened level of care for residents of New Jersey and the community. |
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JFK University Medical Center =============================== In 2021, JFK Medical Center added the word "University" to its name to acknowledge its stature as a leading academic medical center, a provider of highly specialized or "tertiary" medical and rehabilitative care, and a locus of basic science research and clinical research to advance patient care. JFK University Medical Center serves as a provider of both high-quality medical education for the next generation of physicians and nurses and patient-centered, life-saving specialty medical care for the people of central New Jersey. Many years of dedicated research and teaching by JFK's committed faculty and decades of planning and leadership to advance patient care are behind this very meaningful change. Currently including 91 residents, JFK University Medical Center has offered medical education to physicians in training for more than 25 years, including ACGME accredited residency programs in dentistry, family medicine, pharmacy and neuroscience. JFK University Medical Center's four-year "categorical" neuroscience residency program has designed the only curriculum in the country with multiple neuroscience fellowships in sleep medicine, neurocritical care, vascular neurology (stroke), endovascular surgical neuroradiology and clinical neurophysiology. Hackensack Meridian Health has several, robust educational programs to help teach the future health care work force. We are proud to educate the next generation of clinicians that will care for our community. 74 residency and fellowship programs 712 residents and fellows enrolled. Technology and Clinical Excellence =============================== Ensure growth by integrating technology and innovation across the health care continuum through superior quality, accessibility and affordability. Expanding Oncology Expertise =============================== John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is ranked as the best cancer center in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report. The premier cancer center is best known for having a nationally recognized blood cancers program including multiple myeloma, lymphoma and leukemia, as well as having one of the largest nationwide Bone Marrow Transplant programs. In 2021 and early 2022 we expanded access to the expertise offered at John Theurer Cancer center in several Ways. St. Joseph's Health ==================== In early 2022, we launched a new clinical affiliation with St. Joseph's Health, bringing expanded cancer care services to the residents of Northern New Jersey. The affiliation provides better access to clinical trials and highly subspecialized expertise for patients across the St. Joseph's market. The community now has access to care delivered by our NCI-designated John Theurer Cancer Center experts. A new Infusion Center opened on the St. Joseph's Health Wayne Medical Center campus in January 2022 and is among the first steps in the new oncology affiliation. The partnership also extends to the St. Joseph's University Medical Center campus in Paterson, and a new cancer center opening later in 2022 in Totowa. HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center ==================================================== In early 2022, we announced that John Theurer Cancer Center expanded its program to HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. This expansion provides on-site resources to cancer patients at Jersey Shore as well as access to medical innovations and clinical trials at John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. New specialized services include leukemia care, bone marrow transplantation and cell therapy and phase I clinical trials, including targeted therapies, immuno-oncology, and CAR-T trials. Toms River Regional Cancer Center ================================= Last summer, we teamed up with Shore-area oncologists to form the Toms River Regional Cancer Center, bringing more expertise to Ocean County patients. The partnership between the doctor's group, Regional Cancer Care Associates and John Theurer Cancer Center means residents in the region don't have to travel to northern New Jersey or New York for cancer treatment. Robotic Surgical Excellence ============================ Throughout the network, advancements in robotic surgery continues to be a priority. Approaching a case using robotics, when able, offers smaller incisions, increased precision and faster recovery for our patients. Below summarizes some of the ways that we have invested in expanding our robotics services over the last year. Many of these advancements focus on orthopedic procedures, providing more options for patients who need joint replacements. Meet Our New Additions ======================= Hackensack University Medical Center introduced the newest generation of the TSolution One robot in 2021, and completed this technology's first total knee replacement on the East Coast. JFK University Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center and Mountainside Medical Center acquired the Mako RoboticsTM System last year, providing expanded options for total hip, total knee and partial knee replacements. Ocean University Medical Center also introduced robotic-assisted technology with the CORI Surgical System for knee replacements. Beyond orthopedics, Southern Ocean Medical Center and Mountainside Medical Center also expanded robotic services with the daVinci Xi, the latest in daVinci robotic technology. This major investment at Southern Ocean Medical Center was funded through pledge payments by the four auxiliaries at the hospital. The Latest and Greatest in Brain, Spine and Nerve Care ===================================================== Throughout our network, we have some of the nation's best neurologists and neurosurgeons. We are committed to constantly improving our neuroscience services so our patients can live their lives to the fullest. Some recent highlights can be found below. First and Only to Offer Noninvasive Neurosurgical Tremor Treatment =================================================================== In 2021, Hackensack University Medical Center became the first and only center in New Jersey - and one of only a few in the country - to offer noninvasive MRI-guided focused ultrasound to treat tremors. The treatment is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease that has not responded to medications. MR-guided focused ultrasound is an amazing development because it has the potential to instantaneously decrease or eliminate tremors and improve quality of life for millions of patients who are living with a movement disorder. Staying Ahead of The Curve at Riverview ======================================= Riverview Medical Center is now one of the only community hospitals in the region with the StealthStationTM S8 Surgical Navigation System, typically offered at academic medical centers. This minimally invasive technology, coupled with the O-arm imaging system, provides surgeons with the ability to accurately and safely place spinal instrumentation, allowing Riverview to care for patients with complex spinal disorders. Center for Excellence in ALS Care ================================= Jersey Shore University Medical Center's ALS Center recently became the second New Jersey hospital to achieve status as an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the association's National Office and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, a recognition that has several important requirements that focus on advancing patient care. Advanced Treatment Options for People with Movement Disorders ============================================================= Jersey Shore University Medical Center's Neuroscience Institute recently established its comprehensive Movement Disorder Program, led by new chair of Neurosurgery, Shabbar F. Danish, M.D., FAANS, and a multidisciplinary team of experts. Dr. Danish has pioneered minimally invasive techniques for deep brain stimulation (DBS) and specializes in movement disorders. DBS is a surgical treatment for Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, and other disorders. Leading the Way in Cardiovascular Care ====================================== Several locations throughout our network are recognized for clinical excellence in heart care. Our cardiologists are developing breakthrough treatments and pioneering new research. Learn about some recent advancements below. |
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Understanding COVID-19 and the Heart ===================================== Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Hackensack University Medical Center has applied its research expertise to the acute and chronic syndromes of cardiovascular disease associated with COVID-19 infection. Their cardiac experts have presented their findings to national audiences and have had 16 abstracts and two manuscripts published with leading organizations including the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society, the American Heart Association, and the Heart Failure Society of America. Gaining a deeper understanding of these cardiovascular manifestations in COVID-19 can help cardiac clinicians better anticipate clinical issues and outcomes and make optimal treatment decisions. Breakthrough Heart Failure Treatment ==================================== Structural interventional cardiologists and heart surgeons at Hackensack University Medical Center were the first in New Jersey to treat a patient with heart failure after a heart attack using a unique device - Bioventrix - that makes a weak, enlarged heart smaller - enabling it to pump blood more efficiently, relieving heart failure symptoms, and improving quality of life. The procedure is being evaluated through the ALIVE (American Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement) clinical trial, in which Hackensack is participating. With an eye on innovation, Hackensack cardiovascular experts rapidly embraced the new Tendyne Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI) system for patients requiring a heart valve replacement. The Tendyne valve provides relief from heart failure symptoms and produces quality-of-life improvement in high-surgical-risk patients. Leading the Way With Advanced Fusion Imaging Technologies ========================================================= Our experts are advancing cardiac capabilities with advanced fusion imaging technologies. At Hackensack, the team is one of the few in the nation with experience in multimodality cardiac imaging, or fusion imaging. The technology merges Fluoroscopy and ECHO images to provide greater scale and orientation of the heart structures. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is one of the few hospitals in the country to use intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to view inside patients' coronary arteries in real time, with greater detail, and more accompanying data than ever before. JFK University Medical Center Cath Lab Excellence ================================================= In 2021, the Cardiac Catheterization Lab team at JFK University Medical Center cut the ribbon on the newly renovated space and celebrated the many achievements of the cardiac team. The program, which was the first hospital in the state of New Jersey to receive the prestigious national distinction of excellence as a HeartCARE Center by the American College of Cardiology in 2019, earned multiple endorsements from national accrediting agencies throughout the past year, demonstrating the high level of cardiac care provided to residents in central New Jersey. Making Mental Health a Priority =============================== There has never been a greater need for mental health services than now, after two years of dealing with the COVID pandemic. Our network provides every level of care for mental health and addiction treatment and has made it a priority since day one. Read about our most recent behavioral health expansions and projects below. Long Term Acute Care Expansion =============================== In 2021, we announced plans to invest $35 million into Raritan Bay Medical Center to expand access to high quality, compassionate care and critical community services, including inpatient Behavioral Health and Long Term Acute Care (LTACH.) The Reimagine Raritan Bay Medical Center effort addresses an immediate need identified in the latest community health needs assessment. LTACH beds are expected to open in Q2 2022, followed by Behavioral Health beds in Q1 2023. Here for Our Littlest Patients =============================== We are committed to improving access to inpatient behavioral health care for children under age 12 across New Jersey. In order to advance that mission we are planning to expand our pediatric inpatient beds/rooms at Carrier Clinic to meet the needs of the increasing number of children who require hospitalization for behavioral issues. The expansion will create a new 40,000-square foot adolescent inpatient unit, which when complete will add 16 to 20 beds in a new state-of-the-art unit featuring a family resource center, new gymnasium and clinical features to ensure the safety of our adolescent patients and clinicians. Expanding Access to Quality Addiction Services ================================================ In early 2021 we opened the Retreat & Recovery At Ramapo Valley, a state-of-the-art treatment center in Mahwah that is set to offer a complete range of addiction treatment services. The first phase of The Retreat & Recovery At Ramapo Valley focused on outpatient services on the 40-acre campus, and a 48-bed inpatient facility and detox services. An expansion to 90 beds in Phase 2 of the project is projected to open in 2024. The Retreat & Recovery At Ramapo Valley is part of Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic, which was recognized by Newsweek magazine as the #1 addiction treatment center in NJ for the second year in a row. This new location brings the same level of expertise to more people throughout the state. Giving the Best for Our Pediatric Patients ========================================== Through Hackensack Meridian Children's Health, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a complete range of pediatric services for families across the state. Our two Children's Hospitals offer some of the most advanced care available for young patients. Learn about some of the latest below. New Solutions for Severe Scoliosis =================================== With traditional scoliosis surgery, patients undergo an initial implantation of screws and rods. Because young patients are growing, this surgery is followed by multiple surgeries about every six months to "grow" the rods during a procedure called distraction. Our orthopedic surgeons are using the MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) System to treat severe scoliosis. Following surgery to implant magnetic lengthening rods, an orthopedist uses this innovative technology to "grow" rods using a remote control to lengthen them during office visits, which means fewer surgeries. The technology eliminates the need for repeated invasive surgical procedures while allowing the spine to continue growing. Spearheading Life-Saving Treatment for Glioblastoma ==================================================== Hackensack Meridian Children's Health is conducting a Phase I clinical trial for pediatric patients with an aggressive type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme. The trial, being conducted at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, and funded through the Tackle Kids Cancer initiative, is testing the efficacy of a device called Optune when combined with chemotherapy. Worn on the head, Optune sends electric fields - called Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) - into the brain that are believed to interfere with cancer cell division and cause cancer cell death. Optune has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of glioblastoma in adults aged 22 and older, but studies in children have so far been limited. This trial is the first pediatric study combining Optune with standard chemotherapy treatment. Preventing Seizures Before They Start ====================================== A nine-year-old patient with epilepsy was the first patient to undergo an endoscopic-assisted corpus callosotomy surgery at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital. Corpus callosotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves cutting a band of fibers in thebrain called the corpus callosum, which carries messages between the brain's two hemispheres (halves). Cutting the fibers prevents seizure signals from traveling between the brain's two halves, making seizures less frequent and severe - and, in some cases, stopping them altogether. Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital also became the first hospital in New Jersey to implant a responsive neurostimulation device to treat epilepsy in a 16-year-old patient. The system continuously monitors brain activity and is programmed to recognize the patient's unique seizure patterns. If the system detects abnormal brain activity, it will automatically respond with short pulses of electrical stimulation to disrupt abnormal activity and prevent seizures before they start. |
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Network-Wide Kidney Care ========================= Last year we expanded our acute kidney injury program to K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center where a new comprehensive clinical program provides care that includes life-saving dialysis. The K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital care team treats patients from infancy to young adulthood suffering from acute kidney conditions such as acute kidney failure, abrupt kidney inflammations (glomerulonephritis) and infections, and other rare organ abnormalities and diseases that require dialysis. The K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital care team also provides a full pediatric end stage renal disease program that includes chronic dialysis. In conjunction with the pediatric kidney transplant program at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, patients have access to comprehensive surgical transplant services. Improving Our Facilities ======================== In addition to expanding our clinical expertise and use of innovative technology, we continually invest in capital improvements to ensure our clinical team has the space they need to provide optimal care, and our patients are in a comfortable environment. Hackensack University Medical Center ==================================== In January 2021, Hackensack University Medical Center "topped off" its new Helena Theurer Pavilion by adding the building's final beam - marking an important milestone in the facility's construction, which began in September 2019 and is the largest health care expansion project in New Jersey's history. The pavilion was named in honor of the generous philanthropy of Helena Theurer, a longtime benefactor and friend of Hackensack University Medical Center. The impressive nine-story, 530,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will include 24 state-of-the-art operating rooms; a 50-bed Intensive Care Unit; and 175 medical/surgical private patient rooms, including a 50-bed Orthopedic Institute. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2022. Old Bridge Medical Center ========================= In 2021, Old Bridge Medical Center opened its brand new concourse. The concourse is lined with floor to ceiling windows, capitalizing on an abundance of natural light to help patients and visitors to their destinations. One of the highlights of the new concourse is that it unites the three main buildings of the Old Bridge campus into one seamless faade. In addition, Old Bridge Medical Center opened its first ever retail pharmacy that benefits both patients and team members, and opened 20 all private emergency room patient beds to the public. These updates are part of a major revitalization with a $39 million investment expanding its Emergency Department, which opened in April 2022. Bayshore Medical Center ======================= In July 2021, Bayshore Medical Center unveiled the new Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center. The 32,000-square-foot project has restructured the design of the hospital's campus while greatly increasing its capacity to treat patients with emergent needs. It includes 35 private patient bays, swing space with capacity for pediatric care and new imaging equipment dedicated to Emergency Care Center patients. Thanks to a generous gift, the Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center was named by Mary Ellen Harris and the Golden Dome Foundation in honor of her beloved husband. Restoring Quality of Life ========================== We offer the full spectrum of care for our patients, including helping to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life for people who experience physical impairments or disabilities. Below, read about a few recent highlights in rehabilitation services at Hackensack Meridian Health. A Strong Partnership ===================== In November, we announced a clinical affiliation with St. Joseph's Health that brings the expertise of the Johnson Rehabilitation Institute to residents of Northern New Jersey. Recognized as one of the nation's top acute rehabilitation hospitals, with leading experts and specialty programs, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute services are now also located on the St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center campus in Wayne. Hackensack Meridian Medical Group ================================= Establish Hackensack Meridian Health and its physician partners as the market leading, high performance, financially accountable and affordable network of choice among physicians, consumers, insurers and employers. Making Care Easy and Accessible for Our Patients ================================================ Convenience and accessibility are paramount when it comes to health care. We continue to make the health care journey as seamless as possible for our patients. Below, learn about some areas of focus at Hackensack Meridian Health, ensuring our community can get the care that they need, wherever and whenever they need it. Virtual Care ============= Telemedicine usage peaked during the initial coved outbreak two years ago, and has now become a staple for most practices to see patients anywhere in NJ. Now encompassing approximately 15% of all appointments, telemedicine enables our practices the flexibility to care for patients during COVID spikes and inclement weather, and to accommodate for patients who have mobility or transportation limitations. One particular area of significance is the impact that telemedicine has had on Behavioral Health. Virtual visits have been heavily adopted by all behavioral health providers including psychiatrists/psychologists as well as social work encounters. Within Behavioral Health, approximately 60% of all visits occur via telemedicine. Appointments A Few Clicks Away ============================== A new online scheduling system was implemented for primary care practitioners inclusive of internal medicine, family medicine, OB/GYN and general pediatrics effective September-October 2021. In the first six months after going live, almost 6,000 appointments were scheduled online for 180 practitioners. Online scheduling has penned access to new patients by 56%, and 27% of the appointments were booked after normal business hours allowing patients to schedule appointments at their convenience. Everything You Need, Under One Roof ===================================== In September 2021, construction kicked off for our first Health & Wellness Center in Eatontown with the Urgent Care Center opening in December 2021. By expanding our ambulatory offerings, we are providing easy, one-stop access to a variety of health care services throughout our eight-county service area. This first location in Eatontown is set to open in the summer of 2022 and is part of our broader effort to best serve our patients by bringing together key network physicians and ambulatory services under one roof. Urgent Care Kickoff =================== The new Urgent Care Center was the first part of the Eatontown Health& Wellness Center to open, providing area residents with easy access to immediate care when they need it seven days a week, including evenings and holidays. This Urgent Care Center offers walk-in urgent care, along with care for everyday illness and injury, as well as advanced services including X-rays, labs, stitches and treatment for minor fractures, sprains or strains. Eatontown's new Urgent Care Center represents our tenth Urgent Care Center, with plans to open more in the years to come. Coming Soon ============ Additional services will be added to the Eatontown Health & Wellness Center, including pediatrics, primary care, physical and occupational therapy and more. For patient convenience, the center will also offer imaging services, including ultrasounds, mammography and bone density scans. Eatontown is the first step in our larger ambulatory strategy, with four more Health & Wellness Centers set to open in the coming years: in Clark, Clifton, Paramus and Hackensack. |
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