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CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA

ITHACA, NY · EIN 222325405 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E220 · Health Care · Very Large (>$50M) · cayugahealth.org
revenue
$426.2M
expenses
$418.8M
net assets
$209.0M
employees
2,383
volunteers
250
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY HEALTHCARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY, ONE PERSON AT A TIME.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca is a 212-bed acute-care hospital serving Tompkins, Cortland, Seneca, and Tioga counties in New York. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, cardiac treatment, maternity care, cancer care, and rehabilitation. The medical center is part of Cayuga Health, a not-for-profit system committed to community-based care and clinical excellence.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    Health Career scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a healthcare degrees and emergency funds are provide temporary funds to employees adversely affected by emergent situations. In 2022 scholarships were paid out of the Foundation due to increase in Foundation restricted funds available for scholarships.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Cayuga Birthplace
Maternity care services recognized as a Blue Distinction Center, offering obstetrics, gynecology, and a Level II Special Care Nursery.
Cayuga Cancer Center
NCI-designated Comprehensive Community Cancer Center offering state-of-the-art radiation medicine and continuously approved by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer since 1985.
Cayuga Center for Healthy Living
Preventive wellness programs in partnership with community organizations focused on improving health for individuals with chronic conditions.
Cayuga Heart Institute
Provides ACC-accredited chest pain center services with primary PCI available 24/7, resuscitation capabilities, and a no-diversion policy for cardiac arrest patients.
Convenient Care Centers
Urgent care clinics with imaging and lab services located in Ithaca and Cortland, open every day of the year for walk-in patients.
Emergency Department
24/7 emergency care staffed by board-certified physicians and nurses, with an average patient throughput time of 180 minutes despite high acuity levels.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Address community health needs and disparities
      Uses healthcare data to track population health measures such as breast cancer screening and diabetes control to identify community needs and develop targeted programs, with a focus on addressing rural physician workforce shortages and rural health disparities in upstate New York.
  • Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
    • Deliver comprehensive emergency and inpatient care
      Provides 24/7 emergency department services staffed by board-certified physicians and nurses, along with inpatient medical and surgical care for adults and children, including intensive and cardiac care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and maternal-child health at a 120-bed skilled nursing facility and 16-bed critical access hospital.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Deliver outpatient and primary care services across multiple locations
      Operates 22 medical practices and two satellite urgent care centers offering primary and specialty care, laboratory services at five locations, comprehensive imaging at three locations, and outpatient surgical services at Cayuga Medical Center and Surgicare in Ithaca.
  • Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
    • Deliver patient-centered maternity and surgical care
      Operates Cayuga Birthplace with high-quality accommodations and patient-centered amenities for birthing families, and delivers surgical care with consistent, compassionate support for patients and families.
  • Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
    • Operate integrated healthcare network through Cayuga Health System
      Unified Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls into a single, clinically integrated network of primary and specialty care physicians, providing coordinated healthcare across Tompkins, Cortland, and Schuyler Counties, serving over 32,000 residents.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Provide employee and student support programs
      Awards health career scholarships to students pursuing healthcare degrees and provides emergency financial assistance to employees; in 2020, awarded scholarships to 38 students and provided aid to 24 employees.
  • Comprehensive Cancer Care and Survivorship 1 activity
    • Provide specialty care through accredited centers and services
      Operates a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Community Cancer Center, a state-certified Stroke Center, a Nuclear Medicine Department certified in Nuclear Cardiology, echocardiography services accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, and high-field Open MRI services accredited by the American College of Radiology.
  • Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 1 activity
    • Support patient access and engagement via MyChart
      Provides patients 24/7 access to personal health records including medications, allergies, immunizations, lab and imaging results, secure messaging with care providers, appointment scheduling, and online billing through the MyChart electronic health record platform.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advance quality assurance and patient safety
      Operates a systematic, data-driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program focused on patient safety, experience, and clinical outcomes, including daily safety huddles and a compliance program aligned with federal and state regulations.
    • Build staff capacity for quality improvement
      Provides Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training to staff at all levels to build internal capacity for leading quality improvement and process optimization initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$426.19M
Contributions & grants$10.00M2%
Program service revenue$398.85M94%
Investment income$14.01M3%
Other revenue$3.33M
expenses
Total expenses$418.77M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$187.32M
Grants paid out$39.74M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$426.84M
Cash$7.24M
Investments$83.86M
Liabilities$217.79M
Net assets$209.04M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 21
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARTIN STALLONE PRESIDENT 39 $976K
SRISATISH DEVAPTLA NEONATOLOGIST 40 $553K
REBECCA GOULD CFO 39 $503K
JOHN-PAUL MEAD DIRECTOR 1 $487K
ANDREIA PEREIRA DE LIMA SERRA VICE PRESIDENT 40 $470K
JUSTIN PETER RUNKE VICE PRESIDENT 39 $469K
RAMESH VIDAVALUR NEONATOLOGIST 40 $464K
TRACY GATES COO 39 $435K
JEFFERY PENOYER COO 39 $429K
MICHAEL BERLIN ASST. VP 39 $399K
EUNICE NAYO DIRECTOR 1 $49K
TOM LIVIGNE CHAIR 1 $29K
SANDRA IBERGER DIRECTOR 1 $23K
BROOKE HOLLIS DIRECTOR 1 $22K
LAURIE MANTE DIRECTOR 1 $21K
CRIS DONOVAN DIRECTOR 1 $20K
JENNIFER WHITAKER DIRECTOR 1 $20K
YVETTE CONYERS DIRECTOR 1 $19K
PAUL STREETER TREASURER 1 $19K
JOEL MALINA DIRECTOR 1 $15K
MELISSA SCHMIDT DIRECTOR 1 $14K
board members · 4
  • GARY KORETZKY — VICE CHAIR
  • KAREN CALLANAN — DIRECTOR
  • LAJERNE CORNISH — DIRECTOR
  • SUZANNE BLOWERS — SECRETARY
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • American College of Cardiology Government — Grants Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation accreditation based on rigorous clinical standards
  • American College of Radiology Government — Accredits the Nuclear Medicine Department in Nuclear Cardiology and sets standards for imaging services
  • American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Government — Approves Cayuga Cancer Center and has recognized it with multiple Outstanding Achievement Awards for high-quality cancer care
  • Arnot Health Partner — Collaborative affiliate within the Centralus Health network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Government — Designates Cayuga Medical Center as a Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care based on quality and value metrics
  • CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION Network — Scholarships are funded through the Foundation using restricted funds.
  • Cayuga Center for Healthy Living Partner — Partner organization providing wellness programs focused on preventive care and improving health for people with chronic conditions.
  • Cayuga Health Network — Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca operates as part of the Cayuga Health system, aligning with its patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Cayuga Health System Network — Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca is part of the Cayuga Health System, a partnership that integrates services across the region.
  • Cayuga Health System Partner — Clinically integrated network partner in delivering coordinated healthcare through Cayuga Health Partners.
  • Cayuga Medical Center Partner — Collaborative partner in delivering integrated patient care and shared mission alignment.
  • Cayuga Medical Center Partner — Provides specialized services at Schuyler Hospital and enables seamless transfer to higher levels of care.
  • Cornell University Partner — Community partner in Ithaca, NY, contributing to the local academic and cultural environment relevant to the residency program.
  • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Government — Subject to regulatory standards set by HHS.
  • Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Government — Provides accreditation for echocardiography services, confirming high-quality cardiac imaging capabilities
  • Island Health and Fitness Center Partner — Collaborates on preventive care and wellness programs for individuals with chronic health conditions.
  • Joint Commission Government — Accrediting body that evaluates and accredits Cayuga Medical Center through regular on-site surveys
  • Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) Government — Follows compliance standards established by the OIG.
  • Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) Government — Adheres to compliance standards set by OMIG.
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute Partner — Premier affiliate in cancer care and radiation medicine.
  • Schuyler Hospital Partner — Partner hospital integrated into the Cayuga Health System alongside Cayuga Medical Center.
  • Schuyler Hospital Partner — Partner organization in the Cayuga Medical Associates network, supporting coordinated care delivery.
  • Syracuse University and University Hospital Partner — Academic affiliate institution collaborating with Cayuga Medical Center.
  • Syracuse University and University Hospital Partner — Academic and clinical affiliate of Cayuga Health
  • The Rochester Heart Institute, a Cleveland Clinic Heart Surgery Center Partner — Academic and clinical affiliate in heart surgery services.
  • The Rochester Heart Institute, a Cleveland Clinic Heart Surgery Center Partner — Specialty clinical affiliate in heart surgery
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College School of Nursing Partner — Academic affiliate institution collaborating with Cayuga Medical Center on nursing education.
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College School of Nursing Partner — Educational affiliate for nursing programs
  • University of Rochester Partner — Academic affiliate institution collaborating with Cayuga Medical Center.
  • University of Rochester Partner — Academic affiliate of Cayuga Health
+ 2 more
strategies · 5

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.

  • Academic Affiliation for Clinical Excellence
    methodology: academic_affiliation
    By partnering with 24 teaching institutions, the organization enhances clinical capabilities and knowledge exchange because academic affiliations attract skilled professionals, support ongoing education, and promote adoption of evidence-based practices.
  • Clinical Integration for the Quadruple Aim
    methodology: clinical_integration
    By using clinical integration to coordinate care across providers and settings, the organization advances the Quadruple Aim—improved population health, patient experience, reduced clinician burnout, and lower costs—because standardized, team-based processes enhance efficiency, safety, and provider well-being.
  • Integrated Care Network Model
    methodology: integrated-care-network
    By integrating primary, specialty, and tertiary care within a unified network, the organization improves care coordination, enables prompt referrals, and enhances population health outcomes because systemwide alignment reduces fragmentation and supports proactive management of patient needs.
  • Patient-Centered Care Model
    methodology: patient-centered_care
    By designing clinical and organizational practices around individual patient needs and experiences, the organization improves engagement and outcomes because personalized communication, emotional support, and dignified service environments reduce anxiety and increase trust in care delivery.
  • Preventive-Wellness Community Collaboration
    methodology: preventive-wellness_model
    By collaborating with community wellness organizations, the organization extends care into preventive health and chronic disease management because embedding wellness programming beyond clinical walls enables earlier interventions and sustained behavior change.