EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ — George Lynn, president and chief executive officer (CEO), AtlantiCare, announced plans to retire as CEO after more than 20 years, effective March 31, 2007. David P. Tilton, CEO, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) and chief operating officer (COO), AtlantiCare, will succeed Mr. Lynn as president and CEO. AtlantiCare’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mr. Lynn President Emeritus. He will continue to work on special projects for AtlantiCare in that capacity.
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“I have had the privilege of serving this community for more than 20 years — and of working with board members, senior management, staff, and physicians throughout my career who have helped grow this organization from a hospital to a robust health system, providing health and wellness services across our region. AtlantiCare is very well positioned for the future — and has its brightest days ahead. I felt it was the perfect time to transition to new leadership,” Mr. Lynn said.
“George’s leadership style has inspired dedication, trust and respect from those who work with and for him, including board members, politicians, community leaders, physicians, executives and staff. I am honored to be selected to succeed him and excited about the future of AtlantiCare,” said Mr. Tilton.
Mr. Lynn joined the organization in 1986 as chief executive officer of Atlantic City Medical Center with divisions in Atlantic City and Galloway Township, New Jersey. In 1993, under his leadership, the region’s largest integrated healthcare delivery system was formed. Today, AtlantiCare has nearly 5000 employees, medical staff and volunteers, and is one of the region’s largest employers. AtlantiCare has expanded over the years to include AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, the Center for Community Health, AtlantiCare Health Plans, AtlantiCare Health Services and InfoShare, a health information technology company. Under Mr. Lynn’s guidance, AtlantiCare has grown to offer services at more than 60 locations throughout the region, including development of the Health Park in Egg Harbor Township.
“We cannot begin to acknowledge the visionary leadership George has provided to this community over the years. His legacy of ‘building a healthier community’ will be felt for years to come by those of us who have worked with him and learned from him and certainly by the residents of this community who now enjoy a higher standard of healthcare,” said Roger Hansen, chairman, AtlantiCare Board of Trustees.
Mr. Lynn has been widely recognized for his active charitable, professional and civic involvement in the community and has garnered numerous awards. He has also been active on the state and national healthcare stage serving in various leadership roles. In 1997, he served as chairman the New Jersey Hospital Association, and from 2000-2004, as chairman of the Health Research and Education Trust. He is currently serving a second term as chairman of the American Hospital Association, Board of Trustees. In 2005, Mr. Lynn was named among Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare.”
Mr. Lynn’s successor, David P. Tilton, joined ARMC in March of 1987 as administrator of the hospital’s Mainland campus. He has served as ARMC’s CEO for more than 13 years. Mr. Tilton played an instrumental role when ARMC was transformed from a two-campus community hospital to become part of the regional health system — AtlantiCare. Known for his focus on quality improvement, Mr. Tilton led ARMC in becoming one of the elite hospitals nationwide to achieve the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital designation in 2004, 2005, and 2006 for providing “an outstanding patient experience.” Under his leadership, ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to be designated a nurse Magnet(TM) hospital, the nursing profession’s highest honor.
Also committed to community, Mr. Tilton was recognized by the Atlantic City Branch of the NAACP with its Freedom Fund Award in 2004. The Hispanic Alliance of Atlantic County presented him with its inaugural Leadership Award for his contributions to the Hispanic Community in 2004. The Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Mr. Tilton in 2003 for his efforts to improve the quality of life for the residents of the region.
AtlantiCare is a regional healthcare organization based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, whose more than 4,500 employees serve the healthcare needs of the community at more than 60 locations. It includes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), the AtlantiCare Foundation and Center for Community Health, AtlantiCare Health Plans, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health and AtlantiCare Health Services. ARMC earned J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital designation for the third consecutive year for its commitment to providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience,” in July, 2006. ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to attain status as a Magnet(TM) designated hospital in March of 2004.
George F. Lynn
George F. Lynn, president and chief executive officer of AtlantiCare, has more than 30 years of healthcare experience. He helped establish AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey’s premier integrated healthcare network, in 1993. AtlantiCare is the region’s most comprehensive healthcare delivery system and, with more than 4,300 employees, one of the region’s largest employers. AtlantiCare is the parent company of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, the AtlantiCare Foundation, AtlantiCare Health Plans, AtlantiCare Health Services and InfoShare, a health information technology company. Under Lynn’s guidance, AtlantiCare has grown to offer services at more than 60 locations throughout the region.
Lynn was among Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” for 2005. Lynn is active in civic, professional and charitable organizations. He is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association (AHA) and has served as a delegate to Regional Policy Board 2. He has served as a delegate to the Section of Metropolitan Hospitals. Lynn is past chairman of the New Jersey Hospital Association.
Lynn earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University and received his Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 1997.
Lynn and his wife Pat have two married children and four grandchildren. They reside in Linwood, New Jersey.
David P. Tilton
David P. Tilton is president and chief executive officer of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), and executive vice president and chief operating officer of AtlantiCare.
AtlantiCare and each of its six business units are governed by boards comprised of more than 70 volunteer community leaders. With nearly 5,000 employees, medical staff and volunteers and more than 60 locations, AtlantiCare is the region’s largest non-casino employer. AtlantiCare includes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC), the AtlantiCare Foundation, AtlantiCare Health Services, AtlantiCare Health Plans, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health and InfoShare.
Tilton joined ARMC in March of 1987 as administrator of the hospital’s Mainland campus. He played an instrumental role when ARMC was transformed from a two-campus community hospital to become part of the regional health system known as AtlantiCare. Under his leadership AtlantiCare continues to expand the health and wellness services and programs it offers the community.
Whether meeting the challenges of the medical malpractice insurance crisis, petitioning the state to bring a desperately needed cardiac surgery program to the region, advocating patient rights, hosting physician and employee roundtables, seeking sensible solutions to the national nursing shortage, or meeting with community groups; Tilton’s personal commitment to patients, physicians, employees and the community sets the standard high for healthcare leadership.
Tilton has achieved many notable professional honors in the arena of quality improvement. Under Tilton’s leadership, ARMC earned J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital designation for the third consecutive year for its commitment to providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience,” in July, 2006 and ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to be designated a nurse Magnet(TM) hospital, which is the nursing profession’s highest honor. Tilton has led ARMC through several successful Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) surveys. He has implemented initiatives that garnered two recognition awards from the Peer Review Organization of New Jersey. Under his leadership, AtlantiCare was the first health system ever to receive a New Jersey Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence.
Tilton served as general campaign chairman and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the United Way of Atlantic County. He is chairman of the Board of Directors of Franklin Savings Bank in Salem, New Jersey. Tilton is a diplomat of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
The Atlantic City Branch of the NAACP recognized Tilton with its Freedom Fund Award in 2004 for his work toward the betterment of civil and human rights throughout Atlantic City, Atlantic County and New Jersey. The Hispanic Alliance of Atlantic County presented him with its inaugural Leadership Award for his contributions to Hispanic Community in 2004. Tilton served as honorary chairman of the 2003 Festival Latino-Americano in Atlantic City. The Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Tilton in 2003 for his efforts to improve the quality of life for the residents of the region.
Tilton received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Rutgers University and his Bachelor of Science Degree from Rider University. He began his healthcare career as a volunteer at Memorial Hospital of Salem County, New Jersey. Tilton was later associate general director of Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and vice president of the Memorial Hospital of Salem County.
Tilton and his wife Jody live in Galloway. They have two children, Michael and Scott.
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