What they call their work
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Deliver continuing medical education (CME) programsProvides free online CME courses to members, including a mandatory three-hour course in Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction Medicine required by New York State for DEA-licensed prescribers.
- Host professional development symposiaHosts symposia on professional issues affecting physicians, such as reimbursement disputes with UnitedHealthcare, to support advocacy and education.
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Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 2 activities
- Maintain professional standards among medical staffWorks to uphold high professional standards among its medical staff members through orientation for new physicians, policy familiarization, and institutional support for physician competence and patient care quality.
- Represent medical staff interests institutionallyProvides representation from its membership to the hospital's Medical Board and all its committees to advance institutional objectives related to patient care, patient welfare, and physician competence, acting as a spokesperson for the active medical staff.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conduct biomedical researchConducts innovative research, including studies showing vagus nerve stimulation can regulate antibody production via the spleen—offering potential treatments for lupus and sepsis—and has received Conquer Cancer awards from ASCO Foundation to support cancer research.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Operate Level 1 Trauma Center and clinical servicesDelivers emergency care and general surgery for critically ill and injured patients through a Level 1 Trauma Center, along with primary care, internal medicine, emergency care, and surgical services.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Process society dues paymentsAccepts society dues payments through multiple channels including in-person (check or credit card), over the phone, by mail (check), and electronically, during standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm).
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Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
- Promote professional fellowship among membersFacilitates social and professional fellowship among medical staff members to support a collaborative and collegial professional environment.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Provide health screenings and wellness coachingOffers voluntary 60-minute health screening and coaching sessions to assess risk for heart disease and diabetes, providing on-the-spot results and personalized discussions with a Wellness Nurse.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health and professional support servicesOffers cost-free, confidential counseling and short-term support to Northwell Health physicians, residents, physician assistants, and medical students for issues including professional difficulties, distressing relationships, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse, with referrals as needed.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognize excellence in patient careRecognizes physicians for compassionate and innovative patient care through its annual Truly Awards program, which honored 93 physicians in one reported cycle.
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Academic Medical Training Support 1 activity
- Support medical education and trainingProvides and supports medical education to maintain high scientific and educational standards, including residency and fellowship training programs in internal medicine, maternal-fetal medicine, and cardiovascular disease, as well as ongoing clinical training for medical staff.
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Who runs it
- CRAIG GREBEN MD — PRESIDENT
- DANIEL BOSSHART MD — MEMBER AT LA
- DANIEL GOLYAN DO — IMMEDIATE PA
- ESTHER AHN MD — MEMBER AT LA
- JOEL HALIO — TREASURER
- NARAYAN AGRAWAL MD — SECRETARY
- SAYED ALI MD — PRESIDENT EL
- SONIA HENRY MD — MEMBER AT LA
- TONY CHEUNG MD — MEMBER AT LA
Who they work with
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Foundation Funder — Awarded Conquer Cancer grants to support Northwell Health physicians' cancer research.
- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Partner — Collaborates with Northwell Health on medical research, including studies on vagus nerve stimulation and immune regulation.
- Garfunkel Wild, P.C. Partner — Legal firm that presented on resolving reimbursement disputes with UnitedHealthcare.
- MSSNY Network — Member organization within the Medical Society of the State of New York, representing physicians across specialties and career stages.
- Medical Society of the State of New York Partner — Collaborates to provide free CME courses and committee participation opportunities for physicians.
- NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Partner — Represents medical staff interests and provides member representation to the hospital's Medical Board and committees.
- Northwell Employee & Family Assistance Program Partner — Provides access to confidential employee support services for physicians seeking wellness resources.
- Northwell Health Government — Official website link provided as www.Northwell.edu, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Northwell Health Network — Member of the Northwell Health Care System.
- Northwell Health Partner — Provides services to attending physicians, residents, physician assistants, and medical students affiliated with Northwell Health.
- Northwell University School of Medicine Partner — Collaborates with the medical school in clinical training and healthcare delivery.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Care Modelmethodology: collaborative-careBy integrating physicians with other healthcare professionals in coordinated care teams, North Shore University Hospital improves patient outcomes through multidisciplinary alignment, because shared decision-making and role clarity enhance treatment adherence and reduce care fragmentation.
- Confidential Physician Supportmethodology: confidential-physician-supportBy offering cost-free, confidential mental health support and referrals to healthcare professionals, the organization addresses burnout and professional stress, because accessible and stigma-free care improves clinician well-being and, in turn, patient care quality.
- Member-Driven Advocacymethodology: member-driven advocacyBy engaging physicians in committees to shape policy and advocacy efforts, the organization strengthens the collective medical voice in institutional decision-making, because physician-led input increases buy-in, relevance, and effectiveness of clinical and operational policies.
- Personalized Preventive Coachingmethodology: personalized-preventive-coachingBy combining personalized health risk assessments with immediate feedback and one-on-one nursing support, the hospital promotes proactive management of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, because early, tailored interventions increase patient engagement and self-management.