NYC Health + Hospitals Leaders Honored as 2024 Power Players in Health Care

NYC Health + Hospitals Leaders Honored as 2024 Power Players in Health Care

December 1, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Health

PoliticsNY and amNY Metro Recognize NYC Health + Hospitals Leadership as 2024 Power Players in Health Care

Dr. José A. Pagán, Svetlana Lipyanskaya, Christopher Mastromano, Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur, Dr. Talya Schwartz, and Dr. Mitchell Katz have been honored as leaders in New York’s health care by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro. This recognition celebrates individuals who are dedicated to improving health outcomes for New Yorkers.

Leadership Highlights:

  • Dr. José A. Pagán serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for NYC Health + Hospitals. He is a noted expert in health care system redesign and a member of the National Academy of Medicine.

  • Svetlana Lipyanskaya, the first female CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, has driven the hospital’s recovery efforts post-COVID-19 and initiated new facility projects to improve local health care access.

  • Christopher Mastromano leads NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. With 35 years in health care management, he oversees a budget exceeding $950 million and has successfully merged two hospitals into a single operational entity.

  • Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur is a professor and former Chief Medical Officer who has advanced women’s health initiatives and cancer prevention programs. She is also a mentor to women pursuing careers in medicine.

  • Dr. Talya Schwartz, President of MetroPlusHealth, has notably expanded its membership by 35% and modernized health services and technology, addressing health disparities in vulnerable communities.

  • Dr. Mitchell Katz, President of NYC Health + Hospitals, focuses on enhancing primary care access and staff deployment while ensuring financial strength within the public health system. He has a rich background, having led health services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

This recognition is part of a larger series by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro, which highlights influential figures across various sectors in New York.

For more details about NYC Health + Hospitals and its leadership, visit NYC Health + Hospitals.