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HL Shorts: Why This Hospital CEO Calls Herself the 'Chief Engagement Officer'

Analysis  |  By Jay Asser  
   December 15, 2025

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center's Deborah Visconi shares how she approaches one of the hospital CEO's most important jobs.

In this episode of HL Shorts, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center president and CEO Deborah Visconi explains how community engagement is central to her leadership philosophy and why a hospital CEO’s job goes beyond the executive suite.

Jay Asser is the CEO editor for HealthLeaders. 


KEY TAKEAWAYS

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center CEO Deborah Visconi says hospital leaders must prioritize visibility and accessibility to build trust with their communities.

Visconi frames leadership as engagement-driven, focused on listening and responding to community needs.


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