Valley Medical Group Names James Butler As VP

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Valley Health System is announcing the appointment of James J. Butler, MHA, as Vice President for Valley Medical Group, effective April 20, per a May 13 news release.

Jim will report to Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, President, Clinical Integration & Physician Enterprise, Valley Health System.

Before joining Valley, Jim served as Vice President and Senior Director/Partner at Optum Advisory Services (formerly The Advisory Board Company, Southwind), a well-respected research, hospital, and physician enterprise consulting firm that has long been a strategic partner of Valley's, according to the release.

His recent tenure at The Advisory Board Company included working directly with Valley over a six-year timeframe on important strategic and planning projects, including the development and expansion of Valley Medical Group and the assessment and development of strategic co-management agreements with key specialties.

Prior leadership positions include Regional Medical Group Executive Director at Community Physicians of Indiana and CEO of North Medical Community Health Plan & Health Network.

“Jim has broad experience and a proven record of accomplishment in several areas, notably medical group operations, finance, strategy, value-based care, and business development,” said Brenner, in a statement. “He is highly regarded in the field of healthcare administration for his positive leadership style, his analytical skills, and his ability to effectively lead and inspire large teams.