The Magno Award celebrates career accomplishments and highlights the individual’s
dedication to the advancement of Latinos across all sectors of business, the arts,
science, and public service.
Deborah Visconi is the President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, the
largest hospital in New Jersey and the fourth largest publicly owned hospital in the
country. In her more than three decades in healthcare, she has excelled in providing
strategic direction, vision, and leadership. Recognized for her servant leadership
style and unparalleled commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and strategic
collaborations, Visconi has helmed the Medical Center’s transformation over the last
six years from its former for-profit management model to a not-for-profit community
asset. She also led the financial turnaround of the facility, from multi-million-dollar
losses to a 5% positive operating margin.
Visconi further improved the Medical Center’s financial health by negotiating with
major insurers, which led to the hospital now accepting 99% of commercial insurance
plans for the first time in its history. She has been instrumental in securing millions
of dollars in grant funding to renovate and innovate both infrastructure and services
at the Medical Center.
A respected thought-leader and driver of innovation, Visconi is known for her passionate
commitment to healthcare access for traditionally underserved communities. This dedication
has led the Medical Center to create satellite offices in nearby communities as well
as establishing CareRite Now primary care centers at supermarkets around Bergen County.
Visconi’s efforts have resulted in Bergen New Bridge being selected as a Veterans
Community Care Provider, receiving the Joint Commission’s Advanced Health Equity certification,
and maintaining leadership in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign
Healthcare Equality Index. She is steadfast in the fight against the opioid epidemic,
recently overseeing the establishment of the Comprehensive Center for Addiction Treatment
which provides an innovative holistic model of care.
Visconi is equally committed to cultivating an organizational culture that is authentic,
kind, open, and transparent. Throughout her career she has mentored talented men and
women who have gone on to become recognized leaders in healthcare throughout the region.
Part of her overall development strategy has been an investment in technology to improve
patient care. She has championed the Bergen New Bridge Foundation, which has raised
funds to expand programs, enhance technology, and further innovation. The hospital
received its first Leapfrog A Grade as well as being named a Top Hospital and a Top
Teaching Hospital under Visconi’s tenure.
Visconi has been recognized as being a healthcare innovator and leader by numerous
organizations and publications. In 2024, she was #8 in the NJBIZ Power 100 List of
the most influential people in New Jersey. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 25
People of Color, a Champion of the C-Suite, and a Top Woman in Business by ROI-NJ.
NJBIZ honored her with an Icon Award and the Healthcare Professional of the Year Award.
She was listed in the top ten of NJBIZ’s Power 100 and was selected for their Health
Care Power 50. She was also named a 2023 Becker’s Women CEOs You Need to Know and
a 2023 Crain’s Notable Leader in Healthcare.
Board Appointments and professional affiliations include New Jersey Hospital Association
(NJHA), Hospital Alliance of New Jersey, Care Plus Bergen, Commerce Industry Association
of NJ (CIANJ), Eastwick College and Felician University as well as American College
of Healthcare Executives, American Management Association (AMA), American Hospital
Association (AHA), and America’s Essential Hospitals.
Visconi earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Services Administration as well
as a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from The New School for Social
Research In New York City.
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