pcdc 2009 spring gala tribute book

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Primary Care Development Corporat ion

HonoringGovernor David A. Paterson

Michae l A. Stocker, M.D.Chairman

New York City Heal th and Hospita l s Corporat ion

Steven M. Safyer, M.D.Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer

Montef iore Medica l Center

Karen Nelson, M.D., MPHChief Execut ive Off icer & Medica l Director

UNITE HERE Heal th Center

Dinner ChairMark Wagar

Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icerEmpire BlueCross BlueShie ld

Thursday, June 4, 2009Bridgewaters , New York City

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Gold Sponsors Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Montefi ore Medical

HSBC Bank USA, North America

PCDC Thanks Our Generous Sponsors

Bronze SponsorsAlbert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Amalgamated Li fe Insurance Company

The Commonweal th Fund

Community Healthcare Association of New York State

Continuum Heal th Par tners

Jamaica Hospita l Medica l Center

Local 1199 SEIU

Lutheran Heal thCare

Manatt , Phelps , and Phi l l ips LLP

Mount Sinai Hospita l

Karen Nelson & Danie l Greenberg

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

New York Hospita l of Queens

Pr icewaterhouseCoopers

Pr incipa l Bui ld ing Serv ices , Inc .

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

Sett lement Heal th

UNITE HERE Heal th Center

Si lver SponsorsEmblem Heal th

Empire BlueCross BlueShie ld

Greater New York Hospita l Associat ion / GNYHA Ventures , Inc .

Anna Deluca & Andrew S. Roffe

Louise and Michae l A. Stocker, M.D.

Ingegerd & Louis R. Tomson

Suppor tersAmerigroup

Karen Binder & Victor Ney

BTQ Financia l

Brooklyn Plaza Medica l Center

Isabe l la Ger iatr ic Center

Kenneth Schwar tz

AMDeC Foundat ion, Inc .

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Heal th Center

Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D.

Cal len-Lorde Community Heal th Center

James Capozie l lo

Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State

Cicero Velazquez Cicero & Associates

Michae l E. Clark

Andrea Colon

Community Heal th Center of Buffa lo

Mark Dor fman

EastPoint Heal th

The Engelberg Foundat ion

Gouverneur Heal thcare Serv ices

Housing Works

Hudson Heal th Plan, Inc .

Hudson River Heal thcare , Inc .

IJR Consul t ing Corporat ion

The Inst i tute for Family Heal th

JPMorgan Chase

Lisa & Mark Jez iorski

Ronda & David Kote lchuck

DonorsMaimonides Medica l Center

Danie l T. McGowan

Diane & Ira Mil l s te in

Thomas J . Murphy

New Broadway Manor Ass i s ted Liv ing LLC

New York Cardiovascular Associates

New York State Heal th Foundat ion

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System

Victor ia Pa lermo

RCHN Community Heal th Foundat ion

RSM McGladrey

Howard J . Rubenste in

Mark Rubinste in

John Rugge, M.D.

Ruth Sa lzman

James Sinkoff

Diana L. Taylor

United Hospita l Fund

Urban Heal th Plan

Vis i t ing Nurse Serv ice of New York

Fredda W. & Bruce C. Vladeck

Wil l iam F. Ryan Community Heal th Center

Dear Fr iends ,

Welcome and thank you for joining us tonight for the Primary Care Development Corporation’s

2009 Annual Spr ing Gala ! We hope you enjoy tonight’s memorable event , as we welcome

the oppor tunity to ce lebrate with a l l o f you, an incredible year of progress toward our

v i s ion of “Exce l lent Heal thcare in Every Neighborhood.”

As momentum builds for comprehensive health care reform, there is one thing that vir tual ly al l

part ies agree on – the need for more pr imary care . Current ly, 60 mi l l ion Americans lack access to

pr imary care , and that number i s growing at a rapid and overwhelming rate .

But we are here tonight to celebrate the beginnings of a revolution in health care. From federal st imulus dol lars

suppor t ing community hea l th centers , to New York State’s h i s tor ic investment and expans ion of pr imary care

services, to health insurance companies and providers working together to develop Medical Homes, we are seeing

a leve l of a t tent ion and investment that seemed imposs ib le jus t two years ago.

Tonight we honor four outstanding individuals from four different sectors for their unique and exemplary contributions

to advancing primary care. They not only share a stage, but a commitment to the ongoing expansion of primary

care that will continue to improve the health of communities, reduce health care disparities, and lower health care

costs for everyone.

As we ce lebrate our achievements tonight , we a l so look ahead toward new oppor tunit ies to s t rengthen pr imary

care , not only as a core e lement of hea l th care re form, but for the promise i t holds to improve the economic

v iabi l i ty and hea l th of underser ved communit ies throughout the nat ion.

We extend our grat i tude to those who have made thi s an incredible year for PCDC and to those who have made

thi s evening poss ib le . We would l ike to add spec ia l thanks to PCDC’s Board of Directors , our Gala Dinner

Committee , our s ta f f , and our exemplary honorees for 2009.

Sincere ly,

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Ronda Kote lchuckExecut ive Director

Danie l T. McGowanChairman, PCDC Board of Directors

On April 1, 2007, Daniel T. McGowan was named President of EmblemHealthServices, LLC, and was confirmed as one of the three board membersoverseeing this new corporation. On November 15, 2006, HIP HealthPlan of New York and Group Health Incorporated (GHI) became sistercompanies under a common corporate parent, EmblemHealth, Inc.EmblemHealth Services is the corporate vehicle that HIP and GHI will

use to consolidate and integrate their products, business processes and staff. During this process,Mr. McGowan remains in his role as President, Chief Operating Officer and member of the Boardof Directors of HIP.

As President and Chief Operating Officer since 1997, Mr. McGowan has played a key role in thereorganization of HIP Health Plan of New York and its emergence as one of the nation’s leadinghealth care companies. Mr. McGowan, who joined HIP in early 1996 as Senior Vice President forOperations, is responsible for the operations of HIP’s multifaceted health care activities, covering1.4 million members, including those of Vytra, ConnectiCare and PerfectHealth.

Previously, Mr. McGowan was Executive Director of Catholic Charities for the Catholic Diocese ofRockville Centre, New York, the largest and most diverse health and human services organizationon Long Island. He was also Vice President for Planning and Program Development at Long IslandJewish Medical Center. Before working at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, he served as ExecutiveDirector of both the Nassau-Suffolk Health Systems Agency on Long Island and the Health SystemsAgency of New York City. From 1985 to 1988, he was President of the New York State Association ofHealth Planning Agencies.

Before coming to New York, Mr. McGowan was Director of the Midwest Center for Health Planningin Madison, Wisconsin and Vice President of the Institute for Health Planning, where he directedtechnical assistance and educational services to 118 regional and 23 state health planning anddevelopment agencies. He was also Director of the Bureau of Planning Coordination for the Stateof Wisconsin, and has lectured and written extensively on health-system and hospital planning,development and regulation over 35 years in the field. Mr. McGowan has taught in the graduatehealth care and public administration program at Long Island University, and has held facultyappointments at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and at Governor’s State University in Illinois.

A graduate of the Rockefeller Fellows Program, Mr. McGowan is a board member of the NationalArthritis Foundation and serves on the boards of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy, theLong Island Association and Molloy College. He is also on the Board of Advisors of the EnergeiaPartnership of Molloy College and the advisory board of The Health Industry Forum. In addition,Mr. McGowan serves as Chair of the National Medical Fellowships, the Primary Care DevelopmentCorporation and the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. In 1988 and 1989, Mr. McGowanwas elected president of the American Health Planning Association. He has chaired both the NassauCounty Regional Planning Group for developmentally handicapped children and the Nassau CountyTuberculosis Task Force. He is past president of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, aswell as past chairman of the Agency Executives Council and a past member of the board ofdirectors of Long Island’s United Way, and has served on the Suffolk County Board of Health.

Born in Illinois, Mr. McGowan graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts inPsychology, and received a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University in administration ofhealth and mental health services. He has done extensive postgraduate work in psychiatricrehabilitation and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

Daniel T. McGowanPresident, EmblemHealth Services, LLC

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Evening ProgramCockta i l Recept ion

6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

WelcomeDan McGowan

ChairmanPCDCD Board of Directors

Ronda Kote lchuckExecut ive Director

Pr imary Care Development Corporat ion

Remarks by Mark Wagar, Dinner Chair Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer

Empire BlueCross BlueShie ld

Video Presentat ion

Presentat ion of HonoreesGovernor David A. Paterson

Pre sented By : Pa loma Hernandez Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer

Urban Heal th Plan

Dinner Serv ice7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Honoree Pre s entat ion Re sumes

Michael A. Stocker, M.D.Chairman

New York City Heal th and Hospita l s Corporat ionPre sented By : Diana Taylor

Managing DirectorWolfensohn & Co.

Steven M. Safyer, M.D.Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer

Montef iore Medica l CenterPre sented By : Michae l A. Stocker, M.D.

Karen Nelson, M.D., MPHChief Execut ive Off icer & Medica l Director

UNITE HERE Heal th CenterPre sented By : Pamela S . Br ier, MPH Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer

Maimonides Medica l Center

Dinner Committee

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Alan D. Avi les

Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D.

Stanley Brezenoff

Sean Birney

Pamela Br ier

Georganne Chapin

Richard Cotton

Tom Ear ly

Lindsay Farre l l

Wendy Goldste in

Reinaldo M. Gonzalez

Paloma Hernandez

June Keenan

Deborah King

Danie l T. McGowen

Wanda Marzan

Thomas J . Murphy

Lee H. Per lman

Seth Pinsky

Kenneth E. Raske

Andrew S. Roffe

John Rugge, M.D.

Cla i re Shulman

Harvey Sige lbaum

Elizabeth Swain

James R. Tal lon

Diana Taylor

Bruce C. Vladeck, M.D.

Kathryn Wylde

D avid A. Paterson became New York’s 55th Governor on March 17,

2008. Since that day, Governor Paterson has been outspoken about

the chal lenges New York faces and his plan for New York’s future.

In par t icular, Governor Paterson has focused on improving pr imary hea l th-

care for a l l New Yorkers . He secured a dramat ic overhaul to our hea l th care

sys tem, invest ing hundreds of mi l l ions of dol lar s in pr imary and prevent ive

care and moderniz ing Medica id ' s re imbursement methodologies to ensure that

New York i s buying cost -e f fect ive , qual i ty care for benef ic iar ies . These re forms make government more ac-

countable to taxpayers whi le de l iver ing pos i t ive re form for New Yorkers .

Governor Paterson has been ser v ing the people of New York for near ly a quar ter-century. At the age of 31 in

1985, Governor Paterson was e lected to represent Har lem in the New York State Senate , becoming the young-

es t Senator in Albany. In 2003, he became the minor i ty leader of the New York State Senate , the f i r s t non-

white leg i s la t ive leader in New York’s h i s tory. He made his tory aga in in 2004 when he became the f i r s t v i sua l ly

impaired person to address the Democrat ic Nat ional Convent ion. He became New York' s f i r s t Afr ican American

Lieutenant Governor in 2007 and i s now New York' s f i r s t Afr ican American Governor.

Governor Paterson was born May 20, 1954 in Brooklyn, N.Y. , to Por t ia and Bas i l Paterson. He earned his bach-

e lor’s degree in History f rom Columbia Univers i ty in 1977, and completed his J .D. at Hofstra Law School in

1982. Governor Paterson l ives with hi s wi fe , Michel le Paige Paterson, and thei r two chi ldren, Ashley and Alex .

Governor David A. PatersonHonoree

M ichael Stocker, M.D. i s Chairman of New York City Heal th and

Hospita l s Corporat ion. Prev ious ly, Dr. Stocker ser ved as CEO

of Empire BlueCross BlueShie ld f rom 1994-2006. Before jo in-

ing Empire , Dr. Stocker ser ved as Pres ident of CIGNA Heal th Plans and as

Execut ive Vice Pres ident and Genera l Manager for the Greater New York

Region for U.S. Heal thcare .

He began his career as a fami ly phys ic ian and worked for f ive years in the

Depar tment of Family Pract ice , inc luding ser v ing as Associate Chairman of Family Pract ice , for Chicago’s Cook

County Hospita l . Dr. Stocker was a l so Medica l Director for f ive years a t ANCHOR, a s ta f f model HMO at

Rush-Presbyter ian-St . Luke’s Medica l Center in Chicago.

Dr. Stocker earned his undergraduate degree f rom the Univers i ty of Notre Dame. He rece ived his Medica l

Degree f rom Medica l Col lege of Wiscons in and his res idency t ra ining f rom the Mayo Cl inic and the Univers i ty

of Cal i fornia . He rece ived a Masters in Publ ic Heal th f rom the Univers i ty of Michigan and was Board Cer t i f ied

in Internal Medic ine and Family Pract ice .

Dr. Stocker s i t s on the Boards of the Ar thur Ashe Inst i tute for Urban Heal th and the United Hospita l Fund. He

i s a l so a member of the New York State Stem Cel l Research Funding Committee and the New York Stem Cel l

Foundat ion. He previous ly ser ved on the boards of the New York City Par tnership and Chamber of Commerce

and the Alber t Einste in Col lege of Medic ine . From 1972-73 he was pres ident of the Phys ic ian’s Nat ional House

Staf f Associat ion.

Dr. Stocker current ly l ives in Manhattan with Louise , h i s wi fe , and son Luke. He i s a l so the proud father of

Mol ly Marino and John Stocker, and has s ix grandchi ldren.

Honoree

Michae l A. Stocker, M.D.Chairman, New York City Heal th and Hospita l s Corporat ion

S teven M. Safyer, MD, is President and Chief Executive Officer of

Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Montefiore is the

University Hospital and Academic Medical Center for the Albert

Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) and a ful l-service, integrated del ivery

system caring for patients from the New York metropolitan region. An

accomplished physician leader and highly respected healthcare executive, Dr.

Safyer has been at Montefiore for 25 years , most recently as Senior Vice

President and Chief Medical Officer.

Throughout h i s med i c a l c a re e r a t Monte f i o re , Dr. Sa f ye r ha s b e en a s t rong

advocate for underser ved populat ions , inc luding those incarcerated and those a f fected by the publ ic hea l th

cr i ses of HIV and tuberculos i s . He has bui l t extens ive pr imary care networks in poor ly-ser ved areas , deve loped

innovat ive bus iness and c l in ica l s t rateg ies to manage care and assume r i sk , championed the adopt ion of

cutt ing-edge c l in ica l informat ion sys tems and created nat ional ly recognized qual i ty and sa fety programs.

Dr. Safyer received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornel l University and his medical degree from the Al-

bert Einstein College of Medicine. He did his internship and residency in Social Medicine at Montefiore. He is

board cert i f ied in Internal Medicine and a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine and Professor of

Epidemiology and Population Health in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at AECOM. He

is a fe l low of the New York Academy of Medicine and founding member of The Health Management Academy.

Dr. Safyer has been a member of numerous panel s and committees for reg ional and nat ional organizat ions ,

inc luding the Hospita l Associat ion of New York State , the Greater New York Hospita l Associat ion (GNYHA)

and the Associat ion of American Medical Colleges. He currently serves on the GNYHA executive committee and

governing board. He was named Chair of the Bronx Regional Health Information Organization, an independent

organizat ion for hea l th informat ion shar ing. Dr. Safyer has authored and co-authored numerous ar t ic les in

peer-rev iewed journal s , cover ing subjects ranging f rom e lectronic medica l records to managing the hea l th of a

populat ion, to tuberculos i s in pr i son populat ions .

Honoree

Steven M. Safyer, M.D. Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer, Montef iore Medica l Center

K aren Nelson, M.D., MPH, has been the CEO/Medical Director of the

UNITE HERE Health Center s ince 1999. The Health Center -

begun by the Internat ional Ladies Garment Workers Union at the

turn of the 20th century - i s a centra l provider of pr imary and spec ia l ty care

for 15,000 of the predominant ly immigrant and low-income act ive and ret i red

members of the UNITE HERE union and thei r fami ly members who l ive in

the greater metropol i tan area .

With the ass i s tance of PCDC, Dr. Nelson and her s ta f f have been involved in mult ip le redes ign projects of the

Heal th Center’s operat ional and c l in ica l processes and i t has become recognized as a model pr imary care center.

The Heal th Center has bui l t a medica l home model of care and engages non-phys ic ian s ta f f to teach pat ients

sel f-management techniques, which has led to reductions in overal l health costs and improvements in cl inical

outcomes . Dr. Nelson i s now working with other groups across the country to repl icate thi s hea l th center

model for low wage workers , spec i f ica l ly in At lant ic City and Las Vegas .

Pr ior to 1999, Dr. Nelson was Vice Chair of Medic ine and a consul tant to the Execut ive Off ice a t Maimonides

Medica l Center in Brooklyn, NY where she he lped expand the hospi ta l ’s ambulatory network and es tabl i sh

a community-based t ra ining program for the internal medic ine res idents . She was the Medica l Director of

Dorchester House Community Heal th Center in Boston f rom 1988 to 1995, a mult i - ser v ice center in one of

Boston’s poorest ne ighborhoods .

Dr. Nelson received her MPH from Boston University School of Public Health through a grant from the Robert

Wood Johnson Foundation, fo l lowing rece ipt of her M.D. degree f rom Mount Sinai Hospita l in New York. Her

pr imary research interes t s have been in deve loping customized screening protocols for new immigrants and

providing academic oppor tunit ies for career community hea l th center phys ic ians . Dr. Nelson ser ves on the

Board of Directors of PCDC and Housing Works .

Honoree

Karen Nelson, M.D., MPHChief Execut ive Off icer & Medica l Director, UNITE HERE Heal th Center

M ark Wagar current ly ser ves as Pres ident and CEO of Empire

BlueCross BlueShie ld , the leading provider of hea l th insurance

coverage ser v ing more than 5.4 mi l l ion New Yorkers . Empire

BlueCross BlueShie ld i s a subs idiary of Wel lPoint , Inc . , and of fers hea l th care

coverage for groups and indiv idual s .

An experienced health care leader, Mark brings a strong combination of health

plan and provider management experience in both for-profit and non-profit

organizations. His leadership roles prior to Empire included posit ions at Caremark, CIGNA HealthCare, and

other managed care organizations, as wel l as with hospitals , physician groups, and outpatient care providers .

As an of f icer and director in publ ic , pr ivate and char i table organizat ions , Mark current ly suppor ts a number

of community organizat ions . He ser ves as a member of the board of d i rectors for the Par tnership for New York

City, The New York Academy of Medic ine , American Red Cross of Greater New York, The Committee for

Hispanic Chi ldren and Famil ies , Battery Park Conservancy of New York and the BCS Financia l Corporat ion.

Mark a l so ser ves as a member of the Execut ive Committee of the Cit izens Budget Commiss ion, the Steer ing

Committee of the Associat ion for a Better New York (ABNY), the Heal th Care Advisory Board of the Execut ive

Counci l , and the Heal th Care advisory board for the New York City Investment Fund.

Mark has been recognized as a Dist inguished Alumnus of Ohio State Univers i ty, and a rec ipient of the Dr.

Jonas Sa lk Memoria l Mentor in Medic ine Award, as wel l a s l eadership awards presented by var ious New York

community, hea l thcare , and phi lanthropic groups .

Dinner Chair

Mark WagarPres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer, Empire BlueCross BlueShie ld

Board of Directors

Daniel T. McGowan, Board ChairFormer President & & Chief Operating Officer, HIP Health Plans

Paloma Hernandez, Vice ChairPres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer, Urban Heal th Plan, Inc .

Thomas J . Murphy, Vice Chair and TreasurerPrincipa l , Tra i lhead Advisors

Karen Nelson, M.D., MPH, SecretaryChief Executive Offi cer & Medical Director, UNITE HERE Health Center

Off icers

Alan Avi les Esq. , Pres ident , NYC Heal th and Hospita l s Corporat ion (Ex-Off i c io)

Shaun Bel le , Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer, Mt. Hope Housing Company & Mt. Hope Management

Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D., Pres ident , The New York Academy of Medic ine

Maura Clark, Pres ident , Direct Energy Bus iness , Direct Energy

Andrea Cohen, Director, Heal th & Socia l Serv ices , Off ice of the NYC Deputy Mayor for Heal th and Human Serv ices

Daniel Dey, Execut ive Director, Northern Oswego County Heal th Serv ices , Inc .

Wanda Evans, Former Execut ive Director, Betances Heal th Center

Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Commissioner of Health, NYC Department of Health (Ex-Officio)

David A. Gould, Senior Vice Pres ident for Program, United Hospita l Fund

L. Nathan Hare, Execut ive Director, Community Act ion Organizat ion of Er ie County, Inc .

Mark Jeziorski , Pres ident , Sophica l Solut ions , LLC

Andrew Roffe , Par tner, Robinson & Cole LLP

David Rosen, Pres ident & Chief Execut ive Off icer, MediSys Heal th Network, Inc .

John Rugge, M.D., Chief Execut ive Off icer, Hudson Headwaters Heal th Network

Ruth Salzman, Execut ive Director/Chief Execut ive Off icer, Russe l l Barr ie Foundat ion

Adira Siman, Counse l , NYC Counci l Heal th Committee , Speaker Chri s t ine Quinn Appointee (Ex-Officio)

Claire Shulman, Former Queens Borough Pres ident

Louis Tomson, Pres ident , Rad USA Inc.

Frederick F. Yanni Jr. , Ret i red Chairman, Univera Heal thcare

Members

Staf fRonda Kote lchuck

Execut ive Director

Alan Mitchel lProgram Manager

Romel ia NantonAccountant

Regina NealDirector, Per formance Improvement

Adele Pere i raProgram Manager

Car i ReinerProgram Manager

Jean Paul RoggieroProgram Manager

Rosa RojasAdminis t rat ive Ass i s tant

Michae l Rosen Chief Financia l Off icer

Tr ina RushAdminis t rat ive Ass i s tant

Michel le Shal j ianProgram Manager

Br ian Si lvaProgram Manager

Cla i re Simonel l iDirector of Development

Joan ThomasProgram Manager

Ju l ia VishnevetskyIntern

Terr i WatsonExecut ive Ass i s tant

Tim BarrAdminis t rat ive Ass i s tant

Mario J . Bons ignoreSenior Program Manager

Emily Chen Project Finance Manager

Mel i s sa CorradoDirector, Emergency Preparedness

Peter CucchiaraDirector, Heal th Informat ion Technology

Reema Fakih Project Finance Manager

Suzanne Forest ieroHuman Resources Adminis t rator

Ar lene Lozano Garc iaSenior Program Manager

Maria Kel lyProgram Manager

Nancy LagerDirector, Project Planning

Jae LeungControl ler

Dane LigoureOperat ions Manager

Danie l Lowenste inDirector, External Af fa i r s

Tom ManningDirector, Capita l Access

Ye lena Mas lovaInformat ion Management Associate

Libby McCardleIntern

Kimber ly Mirabel laAdminis t rat ive Ass i s tant

About PCDC

Our Mission... Investing in primary care is essential to

health care reform. It improves health outcomes, reduces health disparities, and

lowers costs. Founded in 1993, the Primary Care Development Corporation

is a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every community

has timely and effective primary care. By investing in primary care enterprises,

strengthening service delivery, and leading policy initiatives, we are transforming

how pr imary care i s de l ivered in communit ies throughout New York and

beyond.

Invest . . . We provide the capi ta l to upgrade outmoded equipment , expand of f ices , and bui ld

new fac i l i t ie s , l eading to bet ter ser v ices for more pat ients . PCDC is the only nonprof i t in New York State , and

the larges t of only a handful in the U.S. , spec ia l i z ing in pr imary care f inancing. PCDC has mobi l i zed over

$240 mi l l ion to f inance near ly 80 pr imary care projects that have a d i rect impact on the hea l th and economy of

communit ies . This investment has created 2,200 permanent jobs and bui l t or renovated 630,000 square feet of

space . As a resul t , these fac i l i t ie s now serve an addit ional 550,000 pat ients and can now accommodate 1 .7

mill ion medical visits annually. PCDC’s successful model for f inancing primary care expansion is highly replicable

and adaptable in s tates and loca l i t ie s throughout the U.S.

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Heal th Center

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Strengthen . . .We help providers use new technologies ,

s t reamline operat ions , and implement pat ient-centered approaches that

s t rengthen thei r bus inesses and improve and expand care . Our Pat ient-

Centered Per formance Improvement has he lped more than 300 pr imary

care teams at more than 100 health centers build stronger, more responsive

operations that improve patient access and increases productivity, revenue,

and patient and staff sat is fact ion. PCDC’s Health Information Technology

helps providers prepare for and adjust to the chal lenges of implementing

Electronic Heal th Records in pr imary care se t t ings . A founding member

of the Pr imary Care Heal th Informat ion Consor t ium, PCDC has he lped

more than two dozen health centers choose and implement their electronic

medica l records , and works in par tnership with the New York City

Depar tment of Heal th and Menta l Hygiene on EMR adopt ion. PCDC’s

Emergency Preparedness t ra ining program has he lped 70 of New York’s

pr imary care centers bet ter ser ve the i r communit ies in the event of emergencies – f rom blackouts and f loods ,

to pandemic f lu , to biochemica l a t tacks . The hea l th centers PCDC has worked with are now among the most

prepared in the country.

Lead . . . Informed by a wealth of on-the-ground ex-

perience, we promote policies that help providers operate successful

practices and strengthen primary care in underserved communities. A

co-founder of the Primary Care Coalition, PCDC is playing a key role

in catalyzing historic policy changes that strengthen primary care in

New York. Together with our partners, we conduct expert research

and work with leaders in government, foundat ions , and the pr ivate

sector to promote Pat ient-Centered Medica l Home, re imbursement

re form, infras t ructure and workforce deve lopment , and Heal th

Informat ion Technology adopt ion.

May 20, 2009

Dear Friends:

I am delighted to send greetings to all gathered for the 2009 Spring Gala of Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) and privileged to among those being honored this evening.

The Empire State places a high priority on quality healthcare for its citizens and appreciates resources that expand the availability of medical services for people of all means and backgrounds. Realizing this important goal has been the mission of PCDC for more than ten years, as it works to bring primary and preventive care to underserved communities across New York State through innovative programs and strategies.

Supporting regional facilities that are a vital component of New York State’s comprehensive healthcare system is an important means by which to ensure availability of the most effective medical treatment for residents of underserved communities. The PCDC is a testament to New York State’s commitment to making these critical services available to all people, especially those who are most vulnerable and in need of assistance. I commend the board members, staff and all affiliated with PCDC for their role in furthering our overall public health goals and in developing a full range of health services delivered with compassion and in accordance with the highest standards of care.

This occasion brings together many generous individuals who share a commitment to PCDC’s valuable mission and I applaud everyone present for their pursuit of these goals. Such dedicated efforts further the potential of our healthcare community and benefit our whole society.

With my thanks for the wonderful honor you bestow upon me, and best wishes as you carry out this neighborhood-focused approach to expanding availability of exceptional primary healthcare for people across this State.

Warmest regards to all.

Sincerely,

David A. Paterson

June 4, 2009

Dear Friends:

Please accept my warmest greetings and congratulations as you gather for the Primary Care Development Corporation’s 2009 Spring Gala. I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize the fine work of Primary Care Development Corporation, its leadership, staff and tonight's honorees on this wonderful occasion.

Since its inception, Primary Care Development Corporation has been dedicated to aiding the people of New York. They have been a beacon for the medical community and continue to develop innovative endeavors to further its mission. Through their partnerships with both government and businesses, PCDC has enabled healthcare organizations to provide timely, personal and effective medical care. Tonight’s event not only honors leaders in our community but also is the premier annual fundraiser that allows for the work that PCDC does to continue. I wish to thank all those present for their support for such an important institution.

Further, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate tonight’s honorees, the Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New York and a great friend and colleague of mine, Steven M. Safyer, M.D., President and CEO Montefiore Medical Center, Michael A. Stocker, M.D. Chairman of the Board, NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation and Karen Nelson, M.D., MPH, CEO and Medical Director, UNITE HERE Health Center. Their compassion and support have made a tremendous difference in improving the quality of life for people of New York. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I would like to thank you both for truly embodying and dedicating yourself to the noble goals that Primary Care Development Corporation strive towards.

Again, I thank you for your hard work and dedication. I know Primary Care Development Corporation will continue to serve New Yorkers for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Schumer United States Senator

MALCOLM A. SMITH

NEW YORK STATE SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM

MAJORITY LEADER

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STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY 12247

THE SENATE STATE OF NEW YORK

June 4th, 2009

My Dearest Friends: I extend my heartfelt and impassioned warm wishes on this momentous and auspicious occasion to the leaders, members, employees, affiliates and friends associated with the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC), as you proudly and joyously celebrate your Annual Spring Gala Dinner. For a span of sixteen purposeful and progressive years, the Primary Care Development Corporation has displayed an unremitting depth of dedication and a steadfastly resolute commitment to transforming the presence and delivery of essential health care services to our communities, thus ensuring: “Excellent Healthcare in Every Neighborhood.” On this day of purposeful celebration and reflection, I wish to offer my replete and humble commendations to each of the distinguished honorees who are being recognized tonight for their integral role in helping the Primary Care Development Corporation fulfill their noble and empowering mission: Our wonderful Governor, and my good friend, David A. Paterson; Michael A. Stocker, M.D., Chairman/NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation; Steven M. Safyer, President & CEO/Montefiore Medical Center; and Karen Nelson, CEO and Medical Director/UNITE Here Health Center. I would like to thank each and every one of you for being such exemplars of inspiring and essential service to our communities. Through your various and singular purposeful works, you have directly touched the lives of so very many; and for that very fact, we are thoroughly and unmitigatedly in your debt. May God continue to bestow his blessings upon you and your calling, as I remain... Most Sincerely Yours,

Malcolm A. Smith

Temporary President & Majority Leader

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY

June 4, 2009

Dear Friends:

It gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest greetings as you gather for the Primary Care Development Corporation’s 2009 Spring Gala celebrating “Excellent Healthcare in Every Neighborhood.”

Since 1993, PCDC has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of New Yorkers, with special emphasis on primary and preventive health care in communities with high-risk, underserved populations. Through its comprehensive approach of recognizing the importance between socioeconomic factors and health, PCDC has helped improve the lives of thousands of New Yorkers every year. Additionally, PCDC has expanded its activities to include the development and operation of health services, promoting public policies that provide high-quality services and partnering with government, business, finance, philanthropy, health care providers and many other organizations committed to the needs of underserved communities.Everyone here tonight can be proud of PCDC’s efforts to provide health and social services to vulnerable New Yorkers.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge tonight’s honorees – New York State Governor David A. Paterson for his commitment to preventive and primary care; Michael A. Stocker, MD, Chairman of NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation; Steven M. Safyer, President & CEO of Montefiore Medical Center; and Karen Nelson, CEO and Medical Director of UNITE Here Health Center. I join with you in applauding them for all their hard work and dedication to delivering vital health care to our communities.

Again, congratulations to tonight’s honorees and to everyone at the Primary Care Development Corporation who have made tonight’s event a success. Sincere best wishes for a most enjoyable evening.

Sincerely,

SHELDON SILVER Speaker

June 4, 2009

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It is a pleasure to send my best wishes to you, the staff and board of the Primary are De C velopment Corporation, and your guests on the occasion of your Spring Gala. PCDC has distinguished itself as a premier partner in developing and improving community‐based primary care facilities in underserved communities throughout New York City and New York State. You are an invaluable source of information and guidance for me and my colleagues in the Legislature. I am proud to be a supporter of

ave worked with you in my work as chair of the New York State PCDC, and to hAssembly Committee on Health. I am pleased to join the Primary Care Development Corporation in honoring four great allies of health care: New York State Governor David Paterson; Michael A. Stocker, M.D., Chairman of NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation; Steven M. Safyer, M.D., resident & CEO, Montefiore Medial Center; and Karen Nelson, M.D., CEO and Medical irecto

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C. I am delighted to be a part of this event and to support PCD

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Richard N. Gottfried Chair Assembly Health Committee

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June 4, 2009

Dear Friends:

It is a great pleasure to welcome all those attending the Primary Care Development Corporation’s Spring Gala Dinner.

The nation’s first and largest primary care financing institution, PCDC has done so much to ensure that all New Yorkers receive the high-quality medical care they need and deserve. To date, this exemplary organization has provided more than $240 million in funding to dozens of community health center projects around the country, including here in New York City, where their efforts have created jobs, improved facilities, reduced wait time, and more. Tonight’s event offers us an opportunity to celebrate the organization’s achievements while recognizing some of the individuals whose efforts have helped advance its vital mission.

On behalf of our City, I join in applauding all of tonight’s honorees: Governor David A. Paterson, Dr. Michael A. Stocker, Steven M. Safyer, and Karen Nelson. Each of these individuals has been a tremendous champion of health care in New York, working tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of our communities. In addition, I am pleased to recognize those associated with the Primary Care Development Corporation for hosting this event and contributing so much to our great City. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable evening and continued success.

Sincerely,

Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor

June 4, 2009

Dear Friends,

Greetings to each of you gathered here tonight at the Primary Care Development Corporation’s (PCDC) Annual Spring Gala Dinner.

In this city of enormous wealth and opportunity, there are far too many neighborhoods where you can’t find a primary care doctor or a full service clinic. The Council and I have made access to quality primary care one of our highest priorities, and we are deeply fortunate to have partners in this effort like PCDC.

For more than 15 years, PCDC has worked closely with government and business leaders to expand the availability of primary and preventive care in underserved neighborhoods throughout our City. Driven by the fundamental belief that everyone, regardless of age or income, deserves to receive the best health care possible, PCDC has led a massive campaign to expand the availability of primary care. Thanks to these efforts, valuable resources have been poured into the communities where they are most needed, enabling countless New Yorkers and families to lead healthier, stronger lives.

On behalf of the Council, I would like to commend the hardworking men and women of PCDC for all that they are doing to help improve the health of our City. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate tonight’s honorees: Dr. Michael A. Stocker, Steven M. Safyer, Karen Nelson, and our Governor David A. Paterson.

Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful evening.

Sincerely,

Christine C. Quinn Speaker

Christine C. QuinnSpeaker

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

It is with great pride that I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the Primary Care Development Corporation as it hosts its Annual Spring Gala Dinner. I recognize the contributions PCDC makes in striving to ensure that everyone—regardless of age, race, ability, or financial situation—has access to timely, responsive, personal, patient-focused and effective care.

Congratulations are also in order for the honorees: Hon. David Paterson, Michael A. Stocker, M.D., Chairman, NYCHHC, Steven M. Safyer, President & CEO, Montefiore Hospital, and Karen Nelson, CEO and Medical Director, UNITE HERE Health Center.

I would also like to pass on my good wishes to Daniel T. McGowan, Board Chairman, Ronda Kotelchuck, Executive Director, and the entire PCDC Board of Directors for theirdedication and perseverance.

Primary Care Development Corporation’s growth and success is largely dependent on having experienced, qualified, dedicated, and caring personnel. I recognize the contributions they all make in helping PCDC maintain its outstanding reputation in the health sector.

I hope that the Primary Care Development Corporation continues expand and enhance primary and preventive healthcare in underserved communities for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Joel Rivera. Majority LeaderDistrict 15, Bronx

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The ODA Primary Care Health Center

Congratulates the Primary Care Development Corporation

and tonight’s honorees

Governor David A. PatersonDr. Karen Nelson

Dr. Steve Safyer andDr. Michael A. Stocker

For their outstanding commitment to strengthening primary care

in underserved communities.

Congratulates and supports the Primary Care Development Corporation

on its continued success and salutes its dedication

to improving healthcare in New York.

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The Pr imary Care Development Corporat ion thanks the fo l lowing people for the i r commitment and dedicat ion toward ensur ing the success of th i s event :

Matthew Nelson and Er in Cass idyOff ice of the Governor

Dr. Richard DainesNew York State Heal th Commiss ioner

Mil ton Anderson, Gary Bramnick, & Bess Chazhur ofMontef iore Medica l Center

Wanda Marzan, Patr ick Sweeney, & Dr. Andrew Tzal les ofUNITE HERE Heal th Center

Dr. Peter Nelson & the Staf f ofJoseph P. Addabbo Family Heal th Center

Ela ine Gunn, Magal i Lopez , Li sa Marie Alba & the Staf f ofMaimonides Newkirk Avenue Family Heal th Center

And a spec ia l thank you to thi s evening’s honorees :Governor David A. Paterson

Michae l A. Stocker, M.D.Steven M. Safyer, M.D.


Thank you to the fo l lowing vendors for providing the i r ser v ices th i s evening:

Aaron Makela , Roman Press Bever ly Hi l l s , CA

Invi tat ion & Program Design

Al l the Best Spir i t s Greenwich, CT

Wine

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Video Product ion

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Cater ing & Venue

The Jui l l ia rd SchoolNew York, NYEnter ta inment

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Event Consul tants

THS Product ionsKeni lwor th, NJ

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PCDC would l ike to thank the fo l lowing organizat ions for the i r generous annual suppor t :

The Altman Foundat ion

The Rose M. Badgeley Res iduary Char i table Trust

Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Foundat ion (BTMU)

Bais ley Powel l Elebash Fund

The Fund for Publ ic Heal th in New York

The Wil l iam Randolph Hears t Foundat ion

The Hyde and Watson Foundat ion

Mary J . Hutchins Foundat ion

New York City Counci l

New York City Depar tment of Heal th and Menta l Hygiene

New York Community Trust

New York State Depar tment of Heal th

New York State Heal th Foundat ion

The Starr Foundat ion

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

U.S. Department of Treasury, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Funds

Ver izon Foundat ion

Wachovia Foundat ion

PRIMARY CAREDEVELOPMENTCORPORATION

Since 1993, the Pr imary Care Development Corporat ion (PCDC) has been t ransforming hea l th

c a re in unde r s e r ved communi t i e s in Ne w York and beyond th rough h i gh - impac t f inanc ing ,

i n n ov a t i v e s e r v i c e s , a n d p o l i c y l e a d e r s h i p t h a t h e l p s p r ov i d e r s e x p a n d a c c e s s t o q u a l i t y,

pat ient-centered pr imary care .

The first and largest nonprofit in the United States specializing in primary care financing for low-income

communities, PCDC has mobilized more than $240 million in public and private investment to finance 77

community health center projects across New York State. This investment has generated more than 2,200

permanent jobs ; bui l t or renovated 630,000 square f e e t o f space ; and created the capac i ty to s e r ve

approximately 550,000 New Yorkers and provide 1.7 million medical visits annually. PCDC has also

helped hundreds of primary care teams increase productivity, effectively implement electronic medical re-

cords, and prepare for emergencies.

About PCDC

22 Cort landt Street ,

12th Floor

New York, NY 10007

(212) 437-3900

www.pcdcny.org

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