New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) has welcomed Jason Friedman to its senior leadership team as vice president of managed care and health care financing.
Friedman brings a valuable perspective to this new position at NJHA, having served in both health care provider and payer organizations. NJHA says his expertise in managed care and revenue cycle management will support its work as providers confront mounting challenges related to growing patient needs, an aging population, rising costs, slim margins, increasing regulation and shifting health policy.
Friedman has previously served in roles at WellPoint NJ (formerly Amerigroup), Hackensack Meridian Health, Atlantic Health System and Summit Health. Holding an MBA from Caldwell University, he’s active in healthcare professional organizations including serving as a former board member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
“New Jersey hospitals deliver best-in-the nation care, but they must maintain a margin to support the mission,” NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett said. “Jason brings a new level of expertise as providers navigate great challenges including payer delays, denials and red tape.”
“Having served on both sides of these issues, Jason also understands the impact on healthcare consumers. He shares NJHA’s commitment to protecting New Jerseyans from insurance bureaucracy interfering with their care,” she added.
