Belleville, NJ - 
Jeffrey J. Holt, MPA has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC). As COO, Jeff will provide executive operational leadership, direction and vision to specific areas of the hospital with system-wide strategic initiatives.
“Jeff is a seasoned, results-driven executive who is well qualified to lead the operational practices at Clara Maass Medical Center” said Mary Ellen Clyne, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. “I am confident that he is the right individual to further our success especially as we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of our community.” Clyne said.
Holt brings to Clara Maass Medical Center an extensive background in leading transformational change focused on enhancing financial performance, operational redesign, strategic planning, physician recruitment and alignment, clinical program development, quality of care, patient experience, employee engagement, and reinvesting in innovation and technology. Most recently, he was employed by Kaleida Health from 2013-2018 as the Chief Operating Officer at Millard Fillmore Suburban and DeGraff Memorial Hospitals and as the System Vice President of Clinical Services. There, he implemented utilization management initiatives, created key physician leadership roles, and facilitated alignment with the community to develop high-quality clinical programs. He also created operational plans for all clinical services in addition to leading physician recruitment and engagement imperatives.
Prior to his time at Kaleida Health, Holt was Vice President of Neuroscience and Orthopedic Service Lines at Meridian Health which was recognized as a National High Performer in Neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report in 2014. Additionally, he has held key administrative leadership roles that included Senior Cardiology Administrator at NYU Langone, SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, and Cardiology Pulmonology Internal Practice Administrator at Brook-Island Medical Associates in Brooklyn.
Holt earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration (with a concentration in Health Policy and Management) from NYU Wagner School of Public Service and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York College at Geneseo where he was a member of the Beta Beta Beta chapter of the National Biological Honors Society. Holt is also associated with the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Medical Group Management Association, and the Administrators of Internal Medicine. Focused on contributing to the community, he served as member of the Board of Directors of The Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo, New York and is an adjunct faculty member at Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY.
About Clara Maass Medical Center
Located in Belleville, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. Clara Maass recently completed state-of-the-art campus expansion project featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and designated new space to accommodate our future Emergency Department expansion. Clara Maass’ services include: The Cancer Center, Center for Breast Health and Disease Management, Radiation Oncology, Infusion Therapy, Cardiac Services Elective and Emergency Angioplasty and Cardiac Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Lab, The Vein Center, The Wound Center, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation; Therapy Services which includes, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, The Eye Surgery Center, Maternity Services and Parent Education, Pediatrics, Center of Excellence for Latino Health, and the Health and Wellness Center. Clara Maass has been recognized with twelve Grade ‘A’ scores for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group. It is listed by the American Hospital Association as one of Healthcare’s Most Wired hospitals. In 2016-17 Clara Maass has received the Healthgrades Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award and the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award. Clara Maass received Disease Specific Care Certification from the Joint Commission for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Congestive Heart Failure, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Advanced Certification in Palliative Care. Clara Maass earned Clara Maass’ steadfast commitment to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves is exemplified through award winning programs including the nationally recognized HELP Volunteer program, recipient of the American Hospital Association 2017 HAVE Award, and the Wellness Assessment Van for Elders (WAVE) which was recognized as the New Jersey Hospital Association’s 2017 HRET Community Outreach Award. For a physician referral or more information about Clara Maass, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/claramaass.
Contact:
Stacie J. Newton
Office: 973-450-2989
Mobile: 201-424-9678
E-mail: Stacie.Newton@rwjbh.org