Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Emily Holliman has been recognized for her leadership with the Ardent Health Services CEO of the Year Award. 

Ardent operates Pascack Valley Medical Center in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Presented annually, the CEO of the Year award recognizes the leader who has made the most significant contribution to their team, patients and the community during the previous year.

Under Holliman’s leadership, Pascack Valley Medical Center has improved patient and employee satisfaction while maintaining strong quality metrics. The hospital also earns consistently high marks for its quality and safety. In addition to receiving straight “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group in 2021 and 2022, the hospital was recognized as a Top Hospital by Leapfrog in 2021.

“Emily’s leadership approach and emphasis on improving service lines, patient satisfaction and team member experience has helped Pascack Valley Medical Center become a leader in caring for the communities it serves,” said George Lin, M.D., chief medical officer at Pascack Valley Medical Center. “This award is a true testament to her commitment to our purpose of caring for people – our patients, their families and one another.”

Holliman was selected from among other eligible leaders within Ardent, which includes 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care.