From the Desk of
Patricia A. Costante
Welcome to the winter issue of MDAdvisor. In this issue, we bring you a variety of articles on topics relevant to our healthcare community, ranging from employment law requirements to health equity to medical aid in dying legislation. We are particularly proud to introduce New Jersey’s latest Health Commissioner, Judith M. Persichilli, RN, BSN, MA. Commissioner Persichilli was a great resource to us as a member of our Editorial Board, and her extensive background as a nurse and hospital executive, along with her exceptional leadership skills, will no doubt serve the citizens of New Jersey well. Commissioner Persichilli is also an alumni of the EJI Excellence in Medicine Awards, having been honored in 2011 as an Outstanding Healthcare Executive. I am also excited to present to you this year’s EJI Excellence in Medicine Award honorees and scholarship recipients, as highlighted beginning on page 6. Being able to recognize the progress that has been made in healthcare since the awards were first bestowed in 1939 is an honor and a privilege, and my hope is that by highlighting these advances, we will be able to inspire the healthcare providers and leaders of tomorrow. This is our 10th year providing scholarships to medical and healthcare students, and we have expanded the scholarship program again to include two pharmaceutical students, allowing us to fund nine scholarships totaling $120,000. For more information on how to support the scholarship program and participate in this year’s event, visit EJIawards.org.
Sincerely,
Chairman & CEO MDAdvantage Insurance Company
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