Brown named acting commissioner of N.J. Department of Health

Brown named acting commissioner of N.J. Department of Health

Governor Phil Murphy announced that Jeff Brown — the current deputy commissioner for Health Systems at the New Jersey Department of Health — will serve as acting health commissioner. Brown will succeed Commissioner Kaitlan Baston, who announced this week that she will serve as the interim CEO of University Hospital. Brown will begin in his new role on Monday, April 28, 2025. “Jeff Brown is a tested public servant who has spent his career working…

Brown named acting NJ health commissioner

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday Jeff Brown will succeed Dr. Kaitlan Baston as New Jersey health commissioner. The appointment follows the news this week that Baston will serve as interim CEO of University Hospital. Brown currently serves as deputy commissioner for health systems at the New Jersey Department of Health. He will serve as acting health commissioner, effective April 28. Brown previously served as the first executive director of t…