Inspira Health President and CEO DiAngelo to retire

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Inspira Health President and Chief Executive Officer John DiAngelo announced on Monday he intends to retire from the organization at the end of 2020.

In a press release Inspira Health said that since joining Inspira Health in 2000, DiAngelo has led the organization with a passion for health care excellence and service, establishing Inspira as a leader in innovation and changing the way health care is delivered in the South Jersey region. He will remain in his position until a successor is named.

“It’s rare to find an outstanding health care leader like John DiAngelo. His unwavering commitment to improving the health of the South Jersey community has positioned Inspira as a regional health care leader,” said Michael McLaughlin, chairman of Inspira Health’s board of trustees. “It’s been my great pleasure to work with John for many years, and on behalf of the board of trustees, I want to thank John for his extraordinary dedication and contribution to Inspira for two decades. He has truly led the way toward a stronger health care future for South Jersey.”

Inspira Health Network’s board of trustees selected has global consulting firm Korn Ferry to conduct a national search for the next president and CEO of Inspira Health, whom it anticipates will be in place by 2021.

“This decision comes at a momentous time for Inspira, and I am immensely proud of the invaluable contributions of this organization in our community,” said DiAngelo. “What began eight years ago, with the coming together of South Jersey Healthcare and Underwood Memorial, has grown into a regionally recognized health care leader today, dedicated to health care quality, value and innovation. I will forever be grateful to my colleagues and staff for their relentless dedication, support and hard work. It’s been an honor to be a part of this organization, and I look forward to Inspira Health’s continued growth and success,” said DiAngelo.

As president and CEO, DiAngelo focused on providing high-quality health services to improve the lives of all served.

Under DiAngelo’s leadership, Inspira underwent advancement and expansion. He more than doubled access points from 60 to more than 150, including 10 new urgent care centers. In 2018, he led the $34 million expansion of Inspira Medical Center Vineland.

Most recently, DiAngelo led the planning, approval, development and opening of the $356 million state-of-the-art medical center in Mullica Hill, as well as the adjacent leading-edge cancer center.

Additionally, his leadership and support played a critical role in Inspira’s fundraising success, exceeding the $23 million stretch goal for its capital campaign – benefiting Inspira Health and its patient-centric care.

During his tenure, DiAngelo drove innovation at Inspira, propelling the network forward with the launch of Inspira’s Innovation Center, which accelerates the development and implementation of leading-edge, patient-focused technologies. He established a $1 million Innovation Fund to assist in potential startup funding of approved programs, testing and scaling of current innovations, and other projects. As a result, Inspira has funded key programs to elevate the patient experience, such as Health+ which allows patients with chronic conditions—and their care team—to actively monitor their health via telemedicine and wearables.

Under DiAngelo’s directive, the hospital offers the latest in medical and communication innovation, including SmartRoom technology, positioning itself as one of the smartest hospitals in the region.