William O'Byrne Receives Spirit of HIMSS Award for
November and December
Congratulations to William O'Byrne, State Coordinator with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, for being presented with the Spirit of HIMSS Award for the months of November and December.
Established in 2003, the Spirit of HIMSS award recognizes members who exemplify the mission of HIMSS through their recent volunteer efforts within the society. The award is given to a member or group of members every month, at the discretion of the Individual Membership Committee.
HIMSS utilizes awards to recognize the special contributions of individuals, groups and organizations to the advancement of the healthcare profession as encompassed by the HIMSS mission. These special contributions may vary widely due to the diverse membership of HIMSS and the broad definition of the healthcare professions represented in our mission.
N.J., Mo. health systems named Baldrige
winners
By Jean DerGurahian
Posted: December 7, 2009 - 5:30 pm EDT
AtlantiCare, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., has been able to increase
market share and grow revenue and patient volume while achieving top
procedural performance rankings by the CMS, according to a Baldrige
news release. In addition the health system has scored high in patient
and employee satisfaction.
The Baldrige Award program is managed by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology and named after President Ronald Reagan’s
secretary of commerce. The award program was initiated by Congress in
1987 to encourage business competitiveness and performance. Baldrige
awards are given each year to winners in the categories of
manufacturing, service business, small business, education, healthcare
and not-for-profit organizations.
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