AtlantiCare’s Herndon acknowledged as prime particular person in well being care

Trendy Healthcare, a supply for present occasions within the medical business, has named AtlantiCare President and CEO Lori Herndon one of many 100 most influential individuals in healthcare of 2022.

This system acknowledges healthcare people for his or her management and impression within the business, AtlantiCare mentioned on Monday.

“The previous yr has been one through which disrupters became main gamers and business leaders raised their voices to impact change inside their organizations and the broader neighborhood,” mentioned Trendy Healthcare Editor Mary Ellen Podmolik. “Our 2022 rating of the 100 Most Influential Individuals in Healthcare acknowledges these people who’re reworking a significant sector of the nation’s economic system and are targeted on enhancing care and cost fashions.”

Herndon joined AtlantiCare in 1983, working as a nurse on the crucial care group. Since changing into CEO, she’s led the well being care firm’s service expansions and growth, overseeing greater than 6,000 workers, suppliers and volunteers serving 5 counties in South Jersey.

“Lori led AtlantiCare by way of the pandemic whereas addressing post-COVID challenges,” mentioned David Goddard, chair of the AtlantiCare Board, noting Herndon’s NJHA’s 2022 Think about Kindness marketing campaign — aimed partially at recognizing and supporting healthcare suppliers.”

They’re chosen by friends and on-line journal’s senior editors, AtlantiCare mentioned.

“This recognition is a testomony to the impression Lori has had on those that want care and the people so important to offering it in our area,” mentioned Donna Michael-Ziereis, vice chairman, basic counsel and chief of workers of AtlantiCare. “She has targeted on attaining AtlantiCare’s imaginative and prescient of constructing wholesome communities collectively. We’re grateful for her ardour for, and dedication to creating a distinction.”