News
HealthCare Partners, Dr. Richard Merkin, come to the aid of Chilean earthquake victims – March 01, 2010
The Richard Merkin Fellowship in Emergency Medicine and Tropical Medicine has been supporting efforts to build USC Emergency Medicine residencies on both an international and national level, which will benefit the medical relief efforts in Chile. There are now two Emergency Medicine residencies running in Santiago.
USC is in discussions with the Chilean Undersecretary of Health to facilitate mobilizing a medical team to Concepcion, Chile. Concepcion is one of the hot spots along with Puerta Sevedra and Talca. The total population in these three hot spots is 350,000. Chile is in dire need of dialysis resources, portable hospitals, generators, water and supplies. USC has been at the forefront for the last 10 years in the emergence of Emergency Medicine as a specialty in Chile.
“It’s critically important that we support Emergency and Tropical Medicine programs internationally as well as domestically. In times of disaster our ability to provide quality aid and respond immediately to their needs is greatly enhanced through these programs,” said Dr. Merkin. “I want to be supportive in any way we can to the people of Chile, our hearts go out to the victims of this disaster. We recognize their critical health care needs and are responding in kind.”
The organization recently had sent a team to Haiti to aid the victims of that devastating earthquake.
Seniors Visit Congress – October 20, 2009
HealthCare Partners, IPA and CEO Dr. Richard Merkin, recognize and congratulate seniors enrolled with HCP, IPA for their efforts to take the country's most vital concern, health care reform, directly to members of Congress, expressing their concerns regarding changes in Medicare.
Dr. John Gastright, Senior Medical Director at HCP, IPA accompanied members Sheila and Arthur Tower along with Priority Care Case Manager, Patrice Theobald, RN, to meet with members of Congress letting them know that they like their current level of care and that it works well for them and has made a critical difference in the quality of their lives.
Nancy Klotz, MD Named Chief Medical Officer – June 23, 2009Dr. Klotz is a board certified internist whose training included undergraduate education at New York University, graduate education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and residency at Brookdale Hospital.
Dr. Klotz brings to this position a broad level of clinical practice experience as well as managed care leadership experience in areas of utilization management, case and disease management, quality program development, provider education, contracting support, peer review and credentialing, and development of analytical data management tools. Dr. Klotz’s background included development and management of a successful healthcare information technology company as well as over 15 years of experience in all aspects of managed care. Past history includes tenure as Medical Manager at Oxford Health Plans/United HeatlhCare in New York and most recently, as Senior Medical Director at Fidelis Care New York.
Dr. Klotz will provide leadership and management of all clinical services programs at HealthCare Partners. A primary focus of her responsibilities will be on further developing HealthCare Partners’ utilization management programs, case management programs and quality initiatives as they relate to improvement in delivery of covered health services to HealthCare Partner members.
Project Sunshine Honors HealthCare Partners - May 19, 2009
Project Sunshine, an international, nonprofit organization that works with children with serious diseases, honored HealthCare Partners at their annual benefit celebration held on May 19, 2009 in New York City. Kathy Nix, who accepted the award on behalf or HealthCare Partners, emphasized the company’s commitment to the charity and to providing the children that they serve with a “soft place to land.”
Upcoming Events
Town of Hempstead - Department of Senior Enrichment Lido Beach Summer Program
HealthCare Partners, IPA is co-sponsoring the Lido Beach Senior Summer Program during the week of July 26th through July 30th. Come down to the beach; enjoy the sun, surf, and most of all, visit your HCP friends. We look forward to seeing all of you during our week at Lido Beach. Please call 1-800-501-1799 for moe information.
Past Events
Kwanzaa Holiday Celebration - December 16, 2009
HealthCare Partners, IPA and NYC Deputy Majority Leader Councilman Leroy Comrie presented the 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Family Life Center located at 172-17 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans11433. Refreshments and entertainment were provided at this free event.
Valentine's Day Dance - February 18, 2010
HealthCare Partners, IPA and NYC Council Member Darlene Mealy present the 1st Valentine’s Day Dance on Thursday, February 18th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The event will be held at the Rosetta Gaston Senior Center, located at 460 Dumont Ave., Brooklyn, NY. There will be free refreshments and entertainment. Please call 1-800-501-1799 for your free ticket.
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Mother's Day Tea – May 28, 2010
HealthCare Partners and NYC Deputy Majority Leader Councilman Leroy Comrie invite you to a “Mother’s Day Tea” on Friday, May 28th at The Family Life Center located at 172-17 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy free refreshments, tea sandwiches and listen to the “Walter Kelly All Star Jazz” band. Please call 1-800-501-1799 for your free tickets.
2010 Spring Fling – June 24, 2010
HealthCare Partners and Councilman James Vacca invite you to “2010 Spring Fling” on Thursday, June 24th at St. Lucy’s School located at 830 Mace Avenue, Bronx, NY from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enjoy free health screenings and music by the group, “Just Nuts.” Please call 1-800-501-1799 for your free tickets.