Joy in Medicine: An executive leadership imperative at Atlantic Health System

Thursday, May 16th, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT

Atlantic Health System, an innovative health system serving more than half the state of New Jersey with a workforce of more than 20,000 team members and 5,440 affiliated physicians, recognized that they were placing more focus on individual resiliency than on organizational efforts. Dr. Suja Mathew, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, and Dr. Shai Gavi, Chief Medical Officer of Atlantic Medical Group, are prioritizing their work to improve physician well-being as a key indicator of organizational performance. The health system has adopted well-being and engagement as executive strategic goals and is poised for a new level of success. 

Key Takeaways:
  • Understand why Atlantic Health prioritizes organizational well-being at an executive level and how it impacts recruitment, operations and their bottom line.

  • Dive into key metrics that reflect Atlantic Health’s organizational well-being strategy, and hear how they have utilized the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program as a roadmap for their success.

  • Get a preview of how Atlantic Health’s organizational well-being efforts will continue to evolve over the next few years, and identify strategies to implement at your own health system.

Presenters:

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Suja Mathew, MD

Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Atlantic Health System

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Shai Gavi, DO, MPH, FACP

Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Health System

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Nancy Nankivil

Director of Organizational Well-being, American Medical Association