Palisades Medical Center announces acting president

NORTH BERGEN – The Board of Governors for Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center announced on July 6 that Dr. Anthony J. Passannante Jr. has become the hospital’s acting president. The position became effective July 1. Passannante replaced Bruce J. Markowitz.
Passannante has served as vice president and chief medical officer for Palisades for the previous two years. In addition, he has served on numerous integration committees within the Hackensack network. He has also acted as a member of the faculty chair selection committee for the new Seton Hall – Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Before joining Palisades Medical Center, Passannante held senior leadership positions at St. Peters University Hospital. These included interim co-chief operating officer and vice president/chief medical officer.
“Dr. Passannante has served with distinction in leadership roles at the medical center and will continue to inspire team members to provide highly-quality, patient-centered care,’’ said Robert G. Garrett, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, in the release.
“As a cardiologist and hospital executive, Dr. Passannante is a proven leader who will develop strategies that focus on optimal outcomes in convenient settings for patients at every level of care,” added John K. Lloyd, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.