The Healthcare Planning and Marketing Society of New Jersey is the local chapter of the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD). HPMSNJ has more than 75 members and fifteen sponsors. Started in 1979, HPMSNJ serves healthcare planning, marketing and public relations professionals in New Jersey and surrounding states.

The Society offers several benefits to members. These include networking events, educational programs, meetings with the Department of Health and New Jersey Hospital Association, career resources and a chance to make a difference in healthcare in the state of New Jersey! We have members from several states and are growing in programs and members each year! For more information on becoming a member, please visit our Membership section of this site.

In addition, HPMSNJ offers sponsorship opportunities. Thanks to our dedicated sponsors at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels we are able to continue to offer increasing benefits to members and provide nationally known speakers and educational programs. For more information on becoming a sponsor, please visit the Sponsors section of this site!

We are looking for members to become involved in the society. If you want to become part of our committee, please contact our President, Norman Tessell, at n.tessell@verizon.net.

HPMSNJ's mission:

HPMSNJ serves as a resource for health care leaders to connect with peers, recognize excellence, and exchange ideas in planning, marketing, and public relations in a welcoming environment that encourages professional growth.

HPMSNJ’s priorities include

• Sponsors
• Publications (e.g., newsletter, website)
• Networking opportunities

• PeRCy Awards
• Society Recognition and Special Achievement awards
• Mentor and award program with local colleges and universities

• Education sessions and Meet and Greet events
• Regulatory meetings with the State
• Webinars