Mr. Ahearn joined Community Medical Center, part of West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health, in 2016 as COO and became CEO in 2018. He has over 40 years of experience in healthcare leadership, focusing on improving patient care quality and safety. Under his guidance, the medical center achieved an “A” score from The Leapfrog Group and earned national accreditations for several programs. He led the hospital through the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring safety and maintaining care services. Mr. Ahearn oversaw significant renovations, including a major emergency department upgrade completed in 2023, and initiated a master facility plan to expand and modernize the hospital. He previously held executive roles at Livingston, N.J.-based Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Reston, Va.-based QuadraMed, gaining extensive expertise in healthcare management and strategy.
