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Brian Gragnolati

President and CEO

Atlantic Health System

Morristown, NJ

Under Mr. Gragnolati’s leadership, Atlantic Health has expanded access to care, strengthened financial stability and advanced health equity while serving a growing population of 7.5 million across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Since 2017, the system’s reach has increased by 57%, treating over 1.1 million patients in 2022 across five acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, urgent care centers, physician offices and home care services. With Mr. Gragnolati’s guidance, Atlantic Health’s excellence has been nationally recognized, with two of its hospitals ranked among New Jersey’s top four by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24 and Healthgrades placing Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J. among America’s 50 best hospitals for 2024. Mr. Gragnolati has also driven financial strength, securing an “Aa3” stable credit rating from Moody’s. In addition, he reinforced Atlantic Health’s commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility with the launch of the “Community of Care” environmental, social and governance program. A champion of diversity and inclusion, he led Atlantic Health to inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity in 2023. Additionally, his expertise extends to national cybersecurity efforts, serving on the cybersecurity advisory committee for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, shaping policies to protect critical healthcare infrastructure.

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Healthcare is rapidly evolving and the best leaders have embraced change and are leading organizations on the forefront of transforming care delivery. The below leaders are using innovative digital technology, novel care delivery approaches and creative care solutions to shape the future of healthcare.

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