{"id":275508,"date":"2026-06-23T18:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/275508\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T18:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:04:18","slug":"nyc-health-hospitals-and-metroplushealth-named-2026-top-healthcare-organizations-in-new-york-the-bronx-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/275508\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Health + Hospitals And MetroPlusHealth Named 2026 Top Healthcare Organizations In New York | The Bronx Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"

NYC Health + Hospitals and MetroPlusHealth were recognized by City & State as 2026 Top Healthcare Organizations<\/a> for their role in driving the healthcare sector forward and making a significant impact on policy, public health, and the economy across New York State. The inaugural recognition highlights both organizations\u2019 commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care while addressing the evolving needs of New Yorkers. Together, NYC Health + Hospitals and MetroPlusHealth serve as a cornerstone of the city\u2019s healthcare infrastructure, providing comprehensive services that improve health outcomes and strengthen communities in every borough.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing recognized as one of New York\u2019s top healthcare organizations reflects the extraordinary dedication of our workforce and our shared mission to provide high-quality care for every New Yorker,\u201d said NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Mitchell Katz, MD. \u201cTogether, we are expanding access to care, investing in our workforce, addressing the social factors that influence health, and ensuring that all New Yorkers, regardless of their circumstances, can receive the care and support they need to live healthy lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored to be recognized among New York\u2019s top healthcare organizations,\u201d said Dr. Talya Schwartz, President and Chief Executive Officer of MetroPlusHealth. \u201cOur mission is to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable while addressing the social needs that shape health and well-being. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our strong partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals to improve the lives of New Yorkers every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation\u2019s largest municipal healthcare system, serves more than one million New Yorkers annually through its network of 11 hospitals, community health centers, post-acute care facilities, nursing homes, home care services, and MetroPlusHealth. The health system\u2019s 46,000 employees provide compassionate, high-quality care regardless of a patient\u2019s ability to pay, immigration status, or background.<\/p>\n

The recognition highlights the health system\u2019s continued investments in access and quality. NYC Health + Hospitals has expanded its primary care patient base to 459,000 New Yorkers, an increase of more than 43,000 unique patients since 2018. In 2024 alone, the system hired more than 3,400 nurses and improved its nurse turnover rate to 7.3%. The public health system also provides approximately 60% of New York City\u2019s behavioral health services and has reduced behavioral health staff turnover from 18% to 8% since 2022.<\/p>\n

MetroPlusHealth, the health plan of NYC Health + Hospitals, has provided affordable, quality healthcare to New Yorkers for more than 40 years and serves nearly 700,000 members. The health plan was recognized for its innovative approach to addressing social determinants of health, including programs that help members access food, housing, and transportation. MetroPlusHealth\u2019s extensive provider network includes tens of thousands of providers and more than 40 hospitals and urgent care centers throughout the five boroughs.<\/p>\n

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About NYC Health + Hospitals<\/p>\n

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city\u2019s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system\u2019s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan\u2014all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.<\/p>\n

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