■ Predictions for 2023
Continued From Page 12 GZA GeoEnvironmental , Inc . David Winslow , Ph . D ., PG District Office Manager / Senior Vice President
The sustainability trend and a “ design with nature ” engineering approach will increase as communities seek stormwater management solutions . Green infrastructure , in combination with traditional engineering , will be employed to mitigate flooding caused by extreme weather events . Increased resiliency , more clean water and air , and a reconnection with nature are proven benefits of the design with nature approach .
Pennoni Todd M . Hay , PE , CME Regional Vice President
Renewable Energy will be the biggest trend . Institutions are moving to sustainability goals that may need to be achieved in less than a year , or by 2030 . Offshore wind , solar , biofuels , and electrification will be accelerated to lessen the need for fossil fuels . Not just EV markets , but building electrification will solidify all markets – residential , commercial and industrial .
HEALTHCARE
Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs Dr . William Soliman Founder
With COVID‐19 behind us for the most part and the effects of the opioid crisis still looming across the country , the pharmaceutical industry ’ s visibility has never been higher . That being said , as we head into the year 2023 , we will see a greater demand for transparency within pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as it relates to clinical trials , healthcare provider education and marketing . Organizations like the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs ( ACMA ) are paving the way for competency standards in the pharmaceutical industry .
AmeriHealth New Jersey Mike Munoz Market President
At AmeriHealth New Jersey , we hope to see a reinvigoration of the small group market . New Jersey is home to many small employers and a robust market enables them to offer meaningful benefits to their employees . Over the past decade , small group market offerings have increased in cost , and it is our goal to enhance affordability while maintaining strong coverage .
Atlantic Health System Brian Gragnolati President and CEO
The pandemic intensified the need for access to affordable , convenient care for all . Atlantic Health System cares for our communities and healthcare consumers on their terms . In a complex , challenging environment , the best solutions are the simplest , so our team offers high-quality , compassionate care , wherever and whenever patients need us .
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Deborah Visconi President and CEO
In healthcare , Attracting , maintaining , and investing in a diverse workforce and adopting digital health including AI Chat , patient care pathways and online scheduling , will help address social determinants of health and healthcare disparities . Utilizing data / technology to bridge gaps in care and promote equity-driven decision making while
expanding availability of at home medical devices will help identify and manage chronic illnesses .
BioNJ Debbie Hart President and CEO
The biopharmaceutical industry will experience exciting advances in 2023 , including an increase in decentralized clinical trials , greater focus on precision medicine and further research into cell and gene therapy for targeted rare diseases . There will be a shift toward digitalization and use of artificial intelligence for better informed decisions and to accelerate time of medicine to the patient .
Delta Dental of NJ and CT Dennis G . Wilson President and CEO
The workplace transformation will continue , so employers will need to address the communication and collaboration challenges of a hybrid work environment . Those who are successful will realize increased productivity and higher employee satisfaction , as employees seek increased autonomy in managing their work / life balance . Wellness programs will continue to play a critical role , particularly robust employee benefit packages .
Englewood Health Warren Geller President and CEO
In recent years , Englewood Health has expanded services across northern New Jersey , including large physician practices and imaging centers in Fair Lawn and Jersey City . We will continue to focus on high-quality , convenient care at these sites – including oncology , orthopedics , and surgery , as well as primary care – and in other communities where people live and work .
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Wind , solar , biofuels , and electrification will be accelerated to reduce the necessity to use fossil fuels .
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