Support Primary Care in New York’s MRT Waiver
New York State is seeking $10 billion in federal Medicaid funds over five years through the MRT Waiver to support health system changes recommended by Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT). We applaud the Governor and NYS Department of Health for developing a framework that recognizes the
Lisa Perry is about to go where few have gone before—into a realm where ‘big data’ has a meaningful impact on the coordinated care of cancer patients.
As Vice President for Health IT at the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS), Perry was instrumental in developing a data warehouse, the Center for Primary Care Informatics (CPCI),
The Affordable Care Act, known to millions as Obamacare, was upheld by the US Supreme Court several months ago. So now that it's cleared that hurdle, what does it really mean for Brooklyn? Host Monica Sweeney, MD, gets into the details of this groundbreaking change in healthcare with two experts: Elizabeth Swain, President and CEO of the Community Health
NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYS Health Commissioner Nirav Shah, MD recently announced that New York State has submitted a $10 billion "MRT Waiver" application to the federal government. Click here to read the Op-Ed piece co-authored by Elizabeth Swain, President and CEO of CHCANYS, and Ronda Kotelchuck, CEO of PCDC, which was published in the Albany
BSFHC offers comprehensive primary care and preventive services - including prenatal health, OB/GYN, chronic disease management, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, dental, pediatrics, and nutritional education - to more than 20,000 patients in Bed-Stuy and surrounding communities. The new facility enables BSFHC to enhance services and double patient visits over the next two years, which will have an enormous impact on patients in a community that faces staggering health disparities and poor health outcomes.
ROCHESTER, NY - February 29, 2012 - The Rochester Primary Care Network announced today that its name will change to Regional Primary Care Network (RPCN) effective immediately. At the same time, the organization unveiled a new identity and announced plans for a new Web site
SCHENCTADY, NY — Hometown Health Center (HHC) today announced that it has been officially recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) for delivering accessible, comprehensive and family-centered primary care that seeks to reduce avoidable healthcare costs. The special designation was granted by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to HHC and its providers who collectively care for a primary care population of nearly 15,000 children and adults. Hometown received "Level 3" designation, the highest ranking, which will qualify theSchenectady practice for increased Medicaid reimbursements every year.
The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center Recognized as the Highest Level Patient‐Centered Medical Home by The National Committee For Quality Assurance (NCQA)