Tribute to Excellence Journal 2022 - Flipbook - Page 17
2022 Quality Improvement Champions
Thomas J. Bader, MD, MBA
Chief Clinical Officer
Hackensack Meridian Health
For his instrumental role in developing a network-wide
OB-GYN quality initiative to ensure equitable, safe, and
high-quality maternal health; and for helping coordinate
and standardize therapeutic approaches and protocols
in response to COVID-19.
Daniel J. Baker, MD, MBA
Medical Director
Lenox Hill Hospital / Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat
Hospital / Lenox Hill Greenwich Village
Northwell Health
For ensuring quality of care and an excellent patient
experience while guiding the day-to-day operations of
Lenox Hill’s clinical delivery system through the
pandemic.
Rohit Bhalla, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical and Quality Officer
Stamford Health
For championing the welfare and safety of the entire
Stamford community, developing many innovative
approaches to combat COVID-19 as System Incident
Commander during the pandemic; and for his broad and
highly diverse efforts to promote effective and equitable
care.
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