Greater New York Hospital Association To build provider capacity and enhance the quality of care through joint GNYHA/UHF activities aimed at building clinical leadership capacity in quality improvement through Year 13 of the Clinical Quality Fellowship Program (CQFP); and improving …
Lori Evans Bernstein Joins Board of United Hospital Fund Lori Evans Bernstein has been elected to the United Hospital Fund's board of directors. Lori Evans Bernstein has been elected to the United Hospital Fund's board of directors.Ms. Evans Bernstein is …
United Hospital Fund Announces New Initiative to Tackle Problem of Antibiotic Misuse in Outpatient Care United Hospital Fund announced the launch of its Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative involving hospitals across the metropolitan area in a concerted effort to improve antibiotic-prescribing …
New UHF Report Charts Health Insurance Market Changes in First Year of Full Implementation of the Affordable Care Act An overview of New York's insurance markets, analyzing enrollment and financial data across health plans and lines of business to create …
Home Health Care Refusals: Bridging the Communications Gap A roundtable sponsored by UHF and the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation examines the reasons some people refuse follow-up home care services. Most health care providers would agree that acute …
United Hospital Fund Launches Partnerships for Early Childhood Development with NYC Hospitals to Screen and Address Social and Economic Factors Affecting Children's Health UHF announced a new initiative, Partnerships for Early Childhood Development, to support 11 New York City hospitals …
United Hospital Fund Honors 31 Health Care Trustees United Hospital Fund (UHF) presented Distinguished Trustee Awards to 31 trustees from New York metropolitan area hospitals and health care organizations at a luncheon today at Cipriani 42nd Street. The honorees were …
Clinical Quality Fellows: Agents of Health Care Change The latest graduating class of Clinical Quality Fellows are addressing the challenges of increasing system-wide connections and patient-centered care. GNYHA's Lorraine Ryan, CQFP Chair Rohit Bhalla, MD, MPH, graduating Fellow Janine Duran, …
New Report Outlines Ways to Strengthen Consumer Access to Provider Networks in New York State With health insurance premiums rising, delivery system reforms reshaping how services are provided, and the future of the Affordable Care Act in doubt, a United …
Learning Collaborative: How Do We Prioritize Patients' Goals? The second meeting of participants in a learning collaborative that is part of the Patient-Reported Outcomes in Primary Care–New York (PROPC–NY) initiative took place at United Hospital Fund on June 20. A …
A New Chapter: Anthony Shih, MD, MPH, Becomes UHF President Dr. Anthony Shih has become the new president of United Hospital Fund, bringing an extensive background in health policy, health system performance improvement, quality improvement, and population health. Anthony Shih, …
As Fifth ACA Open Enrollment Period Begins, NY's Individual Market Much Improved but Faces Worrisome Trends New York State's individual market is vastly improved since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but trends suggest the need to consider …
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care: Small Practices Tackle the Challenge With training and some additional resources, even small primary care practices can routinely screen for and treat depression and anxiety—bringing care to the bulk of patients with those conditions …
Bolstering Small-Practice "Medical Home" Capabilities Small independent primary care providers are a vital lifeline for New Yorkers, but these practices are at risk of falling behind in the race toward medical home recognition and value-based purchasing. A UHF partnership with …
Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Learning Session Explores Interventions and Patient-Provider Communication Teams from seven hospitals and health systems shared their progress and challenges as they seek to reduce antibiotic overuse and misuse for adults with acute respiratory infections. Amid a nasty …
29th Annual Symposium on Health Care Services in New York: Research and Practice-Call for Posters Abstracts of posters to be considered for presentation at the annual Research Symposium may now be submitted, with a deadline of June 22, 2018. United …
UHF and New York State Partner to Benefit Youngest Children UHF plays a lead role in guiding development of a ten-point action plan for New York State's First 1,000 Days on Medicaid initiative. The evidence is compelling: investing in the …
United Hospital Fund Honors 26 Health Care Trustees United Hospital Fund presented Distinguished Trustee Awards to 26 trustees from New York metropolitan-area hospitals and health care organizations. See photos from the event.New York, New York, April 30, 2018 - United …
Health Department, United Hospital Fund and Partners Release Joint Report on Small Primary Care Practices in New York City The Population Health Improvement Program (PHIP) report is intended to help small practices and their potential partners understand the economics of …
Report Finds Wide Variation in Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing for NYS Medicaid Patients An analysis of potentially inappropriate antibiotic prescribing patterns among New York's Medicaid population found wide variations in prescribing rates. An analysis of potentially inappropriate antibiotic prescribing patterns among …
Early Childhood Initiative Screens Very Young Children for Psychosocial Needs, Finds Families Most Need Child Care and Adult Education An early childhood initiative that partnered 11 health systems withcommunity-based organizations screened 5,534 very young children and their caregivers in New …
Quality Fellows Showcase Impact of Final Projects Clinical Quality Fellowship Program capstone projects illustrate the diversity of the latest class of graduates—and the challenges that quality leaders are tackling. Improving the hospital discharge process. Standardizing alcohol withdrawal management. Better triage …
To Err is Human: Documentary Spotlights the Toll of Medical Errors UHF co-sponsored a screening of the documentary To Err is Human, which spotlights the crisis of medical errors, and solutions. Every year in the United States, some 440,000 people …
UHF, GNYHA Announce 11th Class of Clinical Quality Fellows 30 Physicians, Nurses, and Physician Assistants Start Training as Quality Improvement Experts Press Release Contact: Catherine Arnst 212-494-0733 carnst@uhfnyc.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UHF, GNYHA ANNOUNCE 11TH CLASS OF CLINICAL QUALITY FELLOWS …
Pediatric Practices, Community Partners Discuss How to Meet Families’ Social Needs Participants in the Partnerships for Early Childhood Development initiative shared how best to meet the social needs of families at a UHF-sponsored learning collaborative. Parents in underserved communities want …
UHF Names Pooja Kothari as 2019 Patricia S. Levinson Fellow Pooja Kothari, RN, MPH, program manager in UHF’s Quality Institute, is named the 2019 Patricia S. Levinson fellow. Fellowship established to advance UHF's work improving health for vulnerable populations NEW …
First Annual Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Honors 57 Quality Improvement Leaders at 51 New York Area Institutions United Hospital Fund honors 57 extraordinary quality improvement leaders at 51 hospitals and long-term care facilities at its Tribute to Excellence …
UHF Honors 57 Health Care Quality Leaders at its Tribute to Excellence UHF honored 57 health care leaders, on May 6 at its first annual Tribute to Excellence in Health Care. Improving care for vulnerable patients. Promoting antibiotic stewardship. Transforming …
NYS Medicare ACOs Generated Savings in 2017 After Large Losses in Prior Two Years, But CMS Program Still Lost Money New York accountable care organizations participating in a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services program to reduce Medicare spending generated …
It’s About Trust: How Pediatricians Can Screen Children for Social Factors Pediatricians seeking to address the social and economic concerns that can affect the health of their young patients must first build trusting relationships with parents. Low-income parents are willing …
New York Tackles Child-Centered Value-Based Payments to Improve Quality and Promote Long-Term Health A new report says a redesign of New York State Medicaid's payment system for children’s health care could encourage physicians to invest in strategies to promote lifelong …
State-by-State Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Children Detailed A new UHF report details how the opioid epidemic is impacting children in each state. An estimated 2.2 million children nationwide were affected by the opioid crisis as of 2017; West Virginia …
UHF Launches Third Year of Partnerships for Early Childhood Development with Learning Collaborative On March 2 UHF launched the third phase of its Partnerships for Early Childhood Development initiative with a learning collaborative. Many things we need can wait. The …
UHF 2020 Medicaid Conference Moves Online to Address “Fostering Equity in Time of Crisis” UHF’s annual Medicaid conference went ahead as planned on July 15 in a new format—some 250 people watched a live webcast. United Hospital Fund's annual Medicaid …
Trump Administration Rule Allowing Employers to Help Workers Afford Individual Plans Puts ACA Coverage and Premium Subsidies at Risk A Trump administration regulation allowing employers to establish individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements holds significant risks for New York consumers, particularly …
New UHF Report: How Medicaid Can Improve Infant Nutrition and Health Medicaid plans can improve infant health and reduce low birthweight in New York State by leveraging the federally funded WIC program to reduce food insecurity, according to a UHF …
UHF Names Oxiris Barbot, MD, and Neera Chaudhary to Board of Directors United Hospital Fund elected two new directors to its Board: Oxiris Barbot, MD, former commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene of the City of New York, and Neera …
Clinical Quality Fellowship Program Graduates 12th Class of Fellows Thirty mid-career health professionals that made up the 12th class of the Clinical Quality Fellowship Program (CQFP) graduated in a virtual ceremony on October 7, 2021. The 29 mid-career health professionals …
Some 2.6 Million New Yorkers Face Hunger this Holiday Season A report by UHF and Boston Consulting Group estimates the number of people in New York State experiencing food insecurity increased by 36 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more …
Quality Leaders Forum: Focus on Simple Rules for Driving Change Helen Bevan, chief transformation officer of NHS Horizons in Britain, was the featured speaker at UHF’s fourth Quality Leaders Forum. The secret of success is not to foresee the future. …
UHF VP of Human Resources Vaughn Murria Named to Council on Foundations’ Career Pathways Leadership Development Program The Council on Foundations has chosen Vaughn Murria, UHF’s Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, for its …
UHF Announces Seven Health Care Professionals Chosen for Pediatric Fellowship Program UHF' announced its second class of PEDS Network Fellows, seven health care professionals who will go through a 15-month program designed to develop clinical leaders committed to transforming pediatric …
Oxiris Barbot, MD, Former NYC Health Commissioner, Named President and CEO of United Hospital Fund The Board of Directors of United Hospital Fund announced today the appointment of Oxiris Barbot, MD as its president and CEO, effective September 12, 2022. …
UHF Names Dora Mendez, MPA, VP of Human Resources & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer United Hospital Fund has appointed Dora Mendez, MPA, as Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. NEW YORK, …
Every Minute Matters: A Nurse Dramatically Improves Treatment for Heart Attack Patients A nurse manager's project with the Clinical Quality Fellowship Program has ensured heart attack patients get diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible in a Queens emergency room. …