About Us
The New York State Health Accountability Foundation is a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting transparency in the health care system and providing employers and consumers with reliable information on healthcare pricing and quality. For more than 12 years the Foundation has published the Healthcare Report Card, which features comparative information on the quality and cost of care delivered to New Yorkers and healthcare consumers in surrounding states.
Founded in 1998, the Health Accountability Foundation- offers standardized performance data on health plans, hospitals, nursing homes and physicians;
- promotes value-based health care purchasing by encouraging payers and others to reward quality and efficiency;
- helps providers improve by benchmarking their performance against others and providing best practices information; and
- helps patients make informed choices about their care.
Founding Partners
The Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) is a network of employers, providers, insurers and other organizations working together to improve the quality and reduce the cost of healthcare in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. A not-for-profit coalition representing more than 150 organizations and more than one million covered lives, NEBGH's team of healthcare, benefits and policy experts conduct initiatives aimed at improving healthcare in the region, and keeping their members informed. Visit www.nebgh.org for more information.
IPRO is a national organization providing a full spectrum of healthcare assessment and improvement services that foster more efficient use of resources and enhance healthcare quality to achieve better patient outcomes. Founded in 1984, IPRO is highly regarded for the independence of its approach, the depth of its knowledge and experience, and the integrity of its programs. IPRO holds contracts with federal, state and local government agencies, as well as private-sector clients, in more than 33 states and the District of Columbia.. Visit www.ipro.org for more information.
Advisory Council
The Health Accountability Foundation is directed by an Advisory Council representing leading New York employers. Its members include:
- Lisa Polk, Director, Health Benefits Program, The City of New York
- Michelle Martin, Director, Health & Welfare Benefits, CBS Corporation
For more information, or to join the Advisory Council, contact:
Laurel Pickering
c/o NEBGH
212.252.7440, ext. 224
laurel@nybgh.org
Barbara Schwartz
c/o IPRO
516.326.7767, ext. 403
bschwartz@ipro.org
