irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $799KA NEW YORK STATE FUNDED PROGRAM CALLED ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (EP2) TO ADVANCE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN NEW YORK STATE ASSISTING HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM PAPER-BASED HEALTH RECORDS TO ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS. WITH THE EP2 FUNDING, NYEC ASSISTS PHYSICIANS, CLINICS, NURSING HOMES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN MAKING THIS TRANSITION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Eligible Professional Program (EP2)
State-funded initiative assisting physicians, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers in transitioning from paper-based to electronic health records.
SHIN-NY Regulatory Reform Initiatives
Series of operational, legal, and policy reforms to modernize health information exchange, including stakeholder engagement, patient consent standardization, and integration with public health and Medicaid systems.
Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) Implementation
New legal framework to standardize participation in the SHIN-NY, replacing multiple regional agreements with a single statewide agreement to improve efficiency and data use consistency.
Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY)
Secure digital network enabling healthcare providers and community organizations across New York State to exchange patient health information to improve care coordination and outcomes.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Health Information Exchange Support 5 activities
- Develop and manage a web-based Statewide Public Health PortalSeeks to develop and implement a centralized, web-based portal to provide authorized public health staff with access to clinical data for public health surveillance and action.
- Launch statewide encounter alerts pilot programLaunched a pilot program across all regions of New York to provide real-time encounter alerts to healthcare providers, improving care coordination through the SHIN-NY in collaboration with Health-e-Connections and Hixny.
- Operate the Eligible Professional Program (EP2)Operates EP2, a state-funded initiative that supports healthcare providers in transitioning from paper-based to electronic health records.
- Operate the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY)Leads and operates the SHIN-NY in partnership with the New York State Department of Health, connecting all hospitals and over 100,000 healthcare professionals across New York State through a secure health information exchange infrastructure to enable statewide sharing of patient health data.
- Provide technical assistance for electronic health record adoptionProvides consulting, training, and guidance to healthcare providers through the NYeC REC program to support adoption of electronic health records and achieve meaningful use and health information exchange.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 2 activities
- Develop and maintain policies and standards for health information exchangeDevelops and promotes policies, standards, workflows, and operational requirements for health information exchange, including managing the SCN Operations Manual and establishing data governance, security protocols, and program guidance for health-related social need services.
- Support Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for health centersParticipates in a coaching pilot program to assist health centers in achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition through targeted support and capacity-building activities.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate on federal and state health information exchange policyMonitors federal and state policy developments and submits public comments, including joint comments on the proposed 1115 waiver amendment, to influence health information exchange policy and SHIN-NY implementation.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conduct research using health data to evaluate interventionsUses health data to measure changes in emergency room visits and hospitalizations before and after interventions to assess impact and inform improvements.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Ensure website accessibility complianceEnsures all main web pages conform to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards through ongoing enhancements and third-party audits, with remediation conducted by Equalize Digital, Inc. in 2024.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Implement SHIN-NY regulatory reforms and standardized participation agreementsImplements recently adopted SHIN-NY regulatory amendments, including developing and rolling out a uniform Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) through a public comment process and signing initiative beginning in 2025, supported by public webinars.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Quantify healthcare savings and utilization reductions from SHIN-NY useAssociated SHIN-NY use with a 50% reduction in hospital readmissions, a 26% reduction in emergency department visits, and $160–195 million in annual healthcare savings, based on data analysis of patient care outcomes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$93.36M
Contributions & grants$91.26M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.09M2%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$96.45M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.49M
Grants paid out$67.75M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$88.22M
Cash$71.15M
Investments$143K
Liabilities$21.60M
Net assets$66.62M
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HORROCKS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $706K |
| ALISON BIANCHI | CHIEF COUNSEL & OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $502K |
| MICHAEL J BERGER | INNOVATIONS CENTER LEAD | 35 | $424K |
| DONALD JURON | SPECIAL ADVISOR TO CEO | 35 | $335K |
| BRUNO PETTONI CHIEF | FINANCIAL OFFICER THRU AUG 2024 | 35 | $302K |
| REBECCA COYLE | HEAD OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 35 | $300K |
| ROBERT W HORST | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $290K |
| ZOE R BARTHOLOMEW | DIRECTOR, PEOPLE OPERATIONS | 35 | $276K |
| CYNTHIA SUTLIFF | SENIOR DIRECTOR, STATE POLICY | 35 | $266K |
| CEM GURAY WEISS DIRECTOR | TECHNICAL OPERATIONS THRU DEC 2024 | 35 | $231K |
| CHARLES Z FELDMAN | ATTORNEY | 35 | $181K |
| BRITTANY HARABEDIAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $176K |
board members · 13
- ALISON CONNELLY-FLORES — DIRECTOR
- DAVID COHEN MD — DIRECTOR
- J DAVID LISS — DIRECTOR THRU FEB 2025
- JEFFREY KRAUT — SECRETARY
- JOHN D BENNETT MD — CHAIR
- JOHN GLYNN — DIRECTOR
- JORDANNA DAVIS — VICE CHAIR
- KATHRYN HASLANGER — DIRECTOR
- LAURA ALFREDO — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW SHAFIROFF MD — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL GOLDEN — TREASURER
- MICHAEL STOCKER MD — DIRECTOR
- PAUL UHRIG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Equalize Digital, Inc. Partner — Partnered with NYeC to audit and remediate the website for WCAG and Section 508 compliance.
- Health-e-Connections Partner — Collaborates with NYeC to power the statewide encounter alerts pilot within the SHIN-NY.
- Hixny Partner — Collaborates with NYeC to power the statewide encounter alerts pilot within the SHIN-NY.
- Lifespan of Greater Rochester Partner — Regional partner organization using SHIN-NY through Rochester RHIO to improve healthcare for older adults.
- New York State Government — Primary funder and partner in programs advancing health information technology, including the Eligible Professional Program (EP2).
- New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates with NYS DOH’s Office of Health Insurance Programs to develop and maintain the SCN Operations Manual.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Partner in providing leadership and oversight of the SHIN-NY and developing reform initiatives.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Partners with NYeC to lead the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY).
- New York State Department of Health Government — Partnership in leading the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY), with NYeC serving as the State Designated Entity.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Partnership with DOH to lead the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) and implement regulatory reforms.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Receives policy comments and collaborates with NYeC on SHIN-NY regulatory initiatives and waiver amendments.
- New York State Department of Health Partner — Partner in developing and managing the SHIN-NY technology platform for statewide health data exchange.
- Office of Health Insurance Programs Government — Co-develops and maintains the SCN Operations Manual to guide Social Care Network Lead Entities.
- Rochester RHIO Partner — Regional Health Information Organization that enables secure health data exchange for providers and community organizations in the Finger Lakes region.
- SHIN-NY Qualified Entities Partner — Collaborates with SHIN-NY Qualified Entities as bidders or partners in RFP responses for health IT projects.
strategies · 3
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.
- Health Information Exchange as a Foundation for Care Transformationmethodology: health-information-exchangeBy enabling secure, electronic exchange of health information across providers and regions, we improve care coordination, reduce redundant procedures, and enhance patient outcomes, because seamless data sharing strengthens clinical decision-making and system efficiency.
- Integration of Healthcare and Social Care via Shared Data Systemsmethodology: integration-of-healthcare-and-social-careBy integrating healthcare and social care through access to shared health data, we improve care coordination and client outcomes, because breaking down data silos between medical and social service providers enables holistic, person-centered care.
- Policy and Legal Standardization to Scale Health Information Exchangemethodology: policy_and_operational_reform_for_health_information_exchangeBy establishing standardized legal frameworks, operational guidance, and consent processes, we accelerate interoperability and stakeholder participation in health information exchange, because reducing regulatory fragmentation lowers barriers to adoption and improves system-wide coherence.