Louise Cohen Named Among ‘Health Power 100’

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PCDC CEO Louise Cohen has been named among the Health Power 100 by City & State — her second consecutive appearance as an honoree. The 2020 list recognizes executives, policymakers, and other influential leaders based on “their accomplishments, economic clout, sway in political and policy matters, philanthropic efforts, constituencies they represent, and, of course, sheer political power,” …

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PCDC CMS Comments on New York’s 1115 Waiver Amendment Request

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The New York State Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT)’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program amendment request is an opportunity to deliver on its primary care promise, PCDC says in its federal public comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The 1115 Medicaid Waiver Amendment proposal includes an extension component to …

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PCDC Issues Recommendations on ‘Closing the Behavioral Health Integration Gap’

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The Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) has identified five recommendations for integrating primary care into behavioral health in New York State, as part of a case study for providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Funded in part by the New York State Health Foundation, “Closing the Behavioral Health Integration Gap” proposes simplifying integrated facility requirements, establishing …

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PCDC Testifies on Rising Health Costs Before NYC Council

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Every year, rising health care costs cut into earnings of workers and their families, essentially erasing wage increases — and more. An essential solution to rising health care costs is investment in primary care, PCDC testified before the New York City Council yesterday. “Too many Americans are just one medical bill, a hospital stay, or …

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