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, Qualified Health plans, and Essential Plans. We proudly serve members in New York City and on Long Island, as well as in Westchester, Sullivan, Orange, and Rockland counties.

Close to 2 Million

Members

40,000+

Providers

80+

Participating Hospitals

26

Community Offices

5,800+

Employees

Good Health Takes Community Commitment

From neighborhood health fairs to local youth sports’ sponsorships through TeamSnap, 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.

Pat Wang

President and Chief Executive Officer

Biography

John J. Bermel

Chief Financial Officer

Biography

John J. Hackendorn

Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Internal Audit

Biography

Sean Kane

Chief Human Resources Officer

Biography

Jay Schechtman, M.D., M.B.A

Chief Clinical Officer

Biography

G.T. Sweeney

Chief Information Officer

Biography

Kathy Howell

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Biography

Jen Cohen-Smith

SVP, Medicare

Biography

Errol L. Pierre

SVP, State Programs

Biography
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Media Coverage

Oct 1, 2024

Op-Ed: The bottom line is vaccines save lives
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Sep 9, 2024

Three College-Bound Students Awarded Healthfirst Education & Leadership Program Scholarships
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New York State Assemblymember Grace Lee thanks HEALTHFIRST and CAIPA

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Aug 5, 2024

Healthfirst and the Coalition of Asian-American Independent Practice Association (CAIPA) Celebrate the Success of Their Culturally Competent Education Campaign, Providing New Yorkers with Access to Healthcare Coverage
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NYPD and Healthfirst Host 2024 Harmony Day in the Bronx for over thousand nyc children

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Jul 30, 2024

Healthfirst Celebrates Bronx Harmony Day with NYPD Community Affairs Bureau
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Jul 11, 2024

TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Takes Aim at Loneliness Epidemic
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Jun 7, 2024

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid and Health and Recovery (HARP) Plans Rated Top Tier for Quality
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Apr 12, 2024

Healthfirst Medical Director, Dr. Maja Castillo, featured on ABC7 show TIEMPO with Joe Torres talking about the importance of continuous eligibility for children ages 0-6
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Nov 17, 2023

Healthfirst Shines Light on National Family Caregivers Month
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Oct 16, 2023

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plans Receive a 4-Star Rating (out of 5) for 2024 Star Program Year
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Sep 22, 2023

SVP of State Programs at Healthfirst, Errol Pierre, was featured on ABC 7 and details the Healthfirst campaign to ensure continued Medicaid coverage for families in New York
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Healthfirst One Hundred Black Men Scholarship scaled

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Sep 14, 2023

Healthfirst and One Hundred Black Men of New York Announce Partnership to Promote Health Equity and Economic Empowerment
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Healthfirst and Youth Sports leads to health healthy kids

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Aug 22, 2023

Healthfirst and TeamSnap Announce Partnership that Promotes Physical Activity for Better Health Outcomes
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Careers

We strive to create an environment where every employee receives the tools and support to excel, grow, and achieve. See if Healthfirst has a career opportunity for you.

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