What they reported doing
- #1 primary $592.40MCDPHP'S MEDICAID, HARP, AND ESSENTIAL PLANS PROVIDE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS TO 108,344 MEMBERS IN NEW YORK STATE.
- #2 $796.66MCDPHP'S MEDICARE PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH CARE BENEFITS TO 54,169 MEMBERS IN NEW YORK STATE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
- Administer fitness and wellness reimbursement programsOffers a fitness reimbursement program and provides access to wellness programs, resources, and tools for members, particularly those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.
- Offer self-funded and employer-sponsored health plansProvides self-funded health plans, including the Triple Zero Health Plan and Copay First Health Plan, to businesses and employers in its service area.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 2 activities
- Conduct quality measurement and member satisfaction researchConducts annual CAHPS and HEDIS surveys, as well as member satisfaction surveys using a 0–10 rating scale for primary care physicians, to assess and improve care quality.
- Operate a quality management and performance improvement programRuns an annual quality management program to monitor member care, improve health plan performance, and provide performance-based reimbursement to physicians and hospitals.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 2 activities
- Implement internal compliance and ethics programsImplements an internal compliance program to ensure employees meet legal and ethical obligations to members and partners.
- Operate a Special Investigations Unit for health care fraudOperates a Special Investigations Unit that detects and investigates health care fraud through data review and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund community nonprofit organizations through corporate givingFunds nearly a thousand nonprofit organizations in its service area through its corporate giving program, supporting local community initiatives.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Offer telemedicine and digital wellness services to membersProvides 24/7 telemedicine access through a partnership with Doctor On Demand and offers free digital wellness classes accessible from home to support member health.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Operate a provider network for managed care servicesManages a network of more than 10,000 providers and practitioners to deliver health care services to members across New York State.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Provide language access and translation servicesOffers translation services to assist non-native English speakers in understanding their health insurance benefits and navigating care.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Sponsor employee volunteer and charity engagement programsSponsors the Workforce Team Challenge, engaging nearly 10,000 participants annually, and supports nonprofit partners through employee volunteerism, with over a thousand hours contributed annually.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Support provider communication and educationProvides the e-newsletter Network in the Know to keep in-network clinicians and staff informed and offers physician-led webinars on treating opioid, tobacco, and alcohol use disorders, with opportunities to earn up to four CME credits.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Train pharmacy professionals through a managed care residency programOperates a managed care pharmacy residency program that trains residents to become emerging leaders in managed care and health care reform, with a focus on advancing the Quadruple Aim in patient-centered care.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Deliver member customer support servicesOffers in-person assistance, email response within 24 hours, access to customer support specialists, downloadable forms, and a repository of FAQs to help members access benefits and understand their coverage.
- Implement clinical management and prior authorization protocolsImplements prior authorization requirements for certain musculoskeletal and cardiology services to ensure appropriate utilization and quality of care.
- Provide health care benefits through Medicaid, HARP, and Essential PlansProvides health care benefits to over 100,000 members annually in New York State through Medicaid, HARP, and Essential Plans, as reported across multiple years with membership counts ranging from 106,616 to 114,474.
- Provide health care benefits through Medicare Advantage plansProvides health care benefits to tens of thousands of members in New York State through Medicare Advantage programs, with enrollment ranging from 42,173 to 54,169 members across reporting years; offers plans with dental coverage and wellness resources for 2026 and beyond.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOHN D BENNETT MD | CEO/PRESIDENT (FORMER) | 40 | $1.51M |
| BRIAN O'GRADY | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $1.03M |
| JOHN LUTZ | EVP/INTEGRATED DEL SYS (FORMER) | 40 | $988K |
| MARY JANE BENDON COUCH | EVP GENERAL COUNSEL (FORMER) | 40 | $963K |
| KATHRYN DECKER | EVP/PEOPLE AND CULTURE/CHRO | 40 | $873K |
| PAUL KAHLON | EVP FINANCE AND CFO | 40 | $770K |
| PETER DIFONDI | SVP/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CIO | 40 | $731K |
| ELIZABETH WARNER | EVP CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (FORMER) | 40 | $712K |
| EILEEN WOOD | EVP PHARMACY SERVICES/CPO (FORMER) | 40 | $679K |
| NICHOLAS KRAFT | SVP CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER | 40 | $616K |
| PATRICIA LUSHKEVICH | SVP INTERNAL OPERATIONS | 40 | $579K |
| BRUCE E COPLIN MD | EVP CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 40 | $564K |
| NED JALEEL | VP MEMBER HEALTH SENIOR MEDICAL | 40 | $544K |
| ROBERT LITTLE | VP UNDERWRITING | 40 | $493K |
| SHEILA NELSON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (FORMER) | 40 | $455K |
| TANVIR KHAN | SVP/TECHNOLOGY DATA AND AN | 0 | $379K |
| JAMES REED | DIRECTOR | 5 | $281K |
| BARBARA DOWNS | EVP CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION (FORMER) | 0 | $171K |
| BARRY JAMES THORNTON II | DIRECTOR | 5 | $117K |
| LISA ANNE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $77K |
| AMY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 13 | $77K |
| MICHAEL DEVITO MD | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | $76K |
| GERALD JENNINGS | DIRECTOR | 12 | $74K |
| MICHAEL CASTELLANA | DIRECTOR | 9 | $72K |
| GREGORY SERIO | DIRECTOR | 8 | $71K |
Who they work with
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Partner — Collaborates on the Academic Teaching and Learning Program within the pharmacy residency.
- CDPHP Universal Benefits®, Inc. Network — Sister organization offering PPO, EPO, and other plan types under the CDPHP family.
- Capital District Physicians’ Healthcare Network, Inc. Network — Administrative services organization (ASO) and self-insured plans affiliate within the CDPHP network.
- Doctor On Demand Partner — Partner organization providing 24/7 telemedicine services to members.
- Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club Partner — Sponsors the Workforce Team Challenge together with CDPHP.
- NYS Hospital Profile Website Government — State of New York's hospital profile platform, referenced by CDPHP to support member research on hospital quality.
- The Leapfrog Group Partner — Provides hospital quality data through its Hospital Quality website, which CDPHP references for member decision support.
- U.S. Health & Human Services Government — Provides hospital quality data through the Hospital Compare website, which CDPHP references for member decision support.
- Why Not the Best? Partner — Provides hospital quality data, which CDPHP references to support member decision-making.
- healthhelp.com Partner — Partner platform for prior authorization of musculoskeletal and cardiology services.
- law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement agencies to investigate health care fraud.
How they approach the work
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- Health Equity Through Provider Empowermentmethodology: health_equity_through_provider_empowermentBy equipping providers with tools and training for inclusive care, we produce more equitable health outcomes because empowered clinicians are better able to address disparities in diverse populations.
- Integrated Healthcare Modelmethodology: integrated_healthcare_modelBy aligning the delivery, financing, and administration of health care services, we produce high-quality care at a reasonable cost because integrated systems reduce inefficiencies and improve coordination.
- Performance-Based Reimbursementmethodology: pay-for-performanceBy tying provider payments to quality metrics, we produce higher standards of care because financial incentives motivate improved clinical performance and patient outcomes.
- Physician-Founded, Member-Focused Modelmethodology: physician-founded_member-focused_modelBy structuring the health plan around physician leadership and member needs, we produce care that is more closely aligned with community health goals because shared governance increases accountability and trust.
- Quadruple Aim Integrationmethodology: quadruple-aimBy simultaneously advancing patient experience, population health, cost efficiency, and provider satisfaction, we produce more sustainable and effective care because clinician well-being improves adherence to best practices and patient outcomes.