Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer DeCubellis and America’s Essential Hospitals!
After an extensive national search, America’s Essential Hospitals selected Jennifer DeCubellis as the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jennifer will oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire association and coordinate the activities of Essential Hospitals Institute. She will be responsible for directing creative thinking and expert execution of strategies and tactics that meet and advance the needs of the association’s members and the vulnerable populations they serve. Jennifer will act as the health policy leader, working closely with the association and Institute boards of directors and membership to develop effective strategies for sustaining the economic base of its members and ensuring adaptive management strategies to foster member success and enhance their vital contributions to community health needs.
Our sincere congratulations to Ms. Jennifer DeCubellis and America’s Essential Hospitals!
Jennifer joins America’s Essential Hospitals from Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN where she was the Chief Executive Officer for five years. As CEO she led the organization through the covid pandemic, civil unrest, and improved cash on hand by 300%, exceeding budget projections and delivering year-over-year positive margins during some of the most difficult healthcare operating years (2020-2022) and improved Quality ratings, moving to the top 6 rated systems in MN- Leapfrog 2024. Prior to becoming the CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, she served Hennepin County as the Deputy County Administrator.
Jennifer earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education—Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities—from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
America’s Essential Hospitals (AEH) is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Communities depend on these hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health and health equity, and other services. These hospitals often serve as a level I trauma center, provide other highly specialized services, are major teaching or academic medical centers, operate extensive ambulatory networks, and work to address social risk factors in their community. They are distinguished by their high volumes of uncompensated care and Medicaid, as well as a commitment to a mission of caring for low-income people and other marginalized populations. Essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
AEH is a 501(c)6 trade association incorporated in the District of Columbia. Since 1981, AEH has advanced policies and programs that promote health, health care access, and equity. They support more than 350 public and private nonprofit members with nonpartisan advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. AEH has a rich history and long record of accomplishments on issues related to care for historically marginalized people and communities.
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