Take Five
Take Five Interview with Assistant Commissioner Gregory Woods
Greg Woods leads the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, which administers NJ FamilyCare, the state Medicaid program. What are the one or two top priorities that you and the administration seek to accomplish at NJ FamilyCare over the remainder of this administration? Over the past year plus, New Jersey, like all state…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Joel C. Cantor, ScD
The Center for State Health Policy, a member of the Quality Institute’s Education Council, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Center works to provide rigorous research and to inform and support sound health care policy in New Jersey and around the nation. Can you describe the one area where the Center has the greatest…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Rashara Fuller, Ph.D., MA., LPC
The City of Plainfield has an active Mayors Wellness Campaign. Last year, Plainfield received a $20,000 grant through the Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign Mental Health Initiative, funded by Walmart. How did Plainfield determine there was a need to focus on the mental health of its residents? As a city, we’re coming back from…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
The School of Nursing is a member of the Quality Institute’s Education Council and Quality Institute Chief Operating Officer Tyla Minniear serves on the Collaborating Center’s board. The NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing (Center) released the New Jersey CNA Data & Analysis Report, which focuses on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in New Jersey. This…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Patrick Fox, MD
Elevance/Wellpoint New Jersey is a member of the Quality Institute’s Plan Council. First, welcome back to New Jersey. What drew you back to your home state? I was born in Princeton Hospital and grew up in East Windsor. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and my medical degree from UMDNJ Medical School…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Ruth Clements
Quest Diagnostics is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council. You have a long history at Quest Diagnostics, including leading Quest for Health Equity, a dedicated team working to help remove the barriers deepening health inequities in under-resourced communities, while improving equity in testing, screening, and diagnosis. Can you share a success through this…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Dustin M. Riccio, MD, MBA
St. Joseph’s Health is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council, System Level. You originally are from New Jersey, but most recently worked in leadership and clinical positions (as an emergency medicine physician) at Rochester Regional Health. What drew you back to New Jersey? I started my health care administrative journey back in…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Sam George
Sam George, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of NJ, a member of the Quality Institute’s Plan Council. You joined UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of NJ about a year ago, having moved here from the Midwest. Can you share one or two of your top priorities? At UnitedHealthcare we are very supportive of the First Lady’s maternal program Nurture…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Leisa O’Flynn, DO, Esq.
Leisa O’Flynn, DO, Esq., Vice President, Medical Affairs for Southern NJ at Axia Women’s Health. Axia is a member of the Quality Institute. Axia recently opened Axia Access Now, a first-of-its-kind clinic in Sewell, New Jersey, that offers a full range of women’s health services with walk-in and same-day appointments available. How has the…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Kevin D. Walsh
Kevin D. Walsh, Acting New Jersey State Comptroller. The Office of the State Comptroller investigates misconduct by government employees and officials and advances accountability and transparency across government on behalf of taxpayers. (In full disclosure, the spouse of Linda Schwimmer, President and CEO of the Quality Institute, works within the Comptroller’s Office as Director…Read More…