No One Knows New Yorkers Better Than We Do
For more than 30 years, Healthfirst has been serving New Yorkers. We helped pioneer the value-based healthcare model—where hospitals and physicians are paid based on patient outcomes—because our company was founded on the belief that insurers need to be true partners in the health system.
We’ve grown into New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurer, offering high-quality, affordable plans to fit every life stage, including Medicaid plans, Medicare Advantage plans, long-term care plans, and commercial plans for individual and families. We proudly serve members in New York City and on Long Island, as well as in Westchester, Sullivan, Orange, and Rockland counties.
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Close to 2 Million
Members
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40,000+
Providers
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80+
Participating Hospitals
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25
Community Offices
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5000+
Employees
Good Health Takes Community Commitment
From neighborhood health fairs to our Wellness Partnership with Citi Bike®, it takes dedication to community relationships to make access to healthcare better for New Yorkers. We strive to help our members navigate the healthcare system, and we work in partnership with hundreds of local organizations to promote healthier, active communities.
Our Leadership
Our executives lead a team of professionals committed to putting our members first.
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Pat Wang
President and Chief Executive Officer
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John J. Bermel
Chief Financial Officer
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John J. Hackendorn
Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Internal Audit
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Sean Kane
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Jay Schechtman, M.D., M.B.A
Chief Clinical Officer
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G.T. Sweeney
Chief Information Officer
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Kathy Howell
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
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Jen Cohen-Smith
SVP, Medicare
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Errol L. Pierre
SVP, State Programs
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