Carol Raphael

Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) is a leading provider of home health care services for individuals of all ages, including transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming adults. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. VNSNY leverages clinical expertise, data analytics, and resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for its patients. The company's mission is to help individuals live, age, and heal well in the comfort of their own homes. VNS Health makes healthcare easy. The CEO of the company is Daniel Savitt.

Univera Healthcare provides health insurance services. The company provides health insurance coverage to various members throughout eight counties in western New York. It also offers its SeniorChoice health care plan for various members with Medicare. The firm provides HMO, PPO, indemnity, dental, and other health plans to small and large businesses, and individuals. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Part of The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, The National Quality Forum (NQF) is a consensus-driven organization that works to improve the quality of American healthcare. The private company is based in Washington. NQF's expert committee members represent diverse interests from every healthcare sector, and measures are endorsed only after thoughtful discussion and debate from across the healthcare community. NQF sets national priorities for performance improvement, endorses consensus standards for measuring and reporting performance, and provides education and outreach. Dana Gelb Safran has been the CEO of the American company since 2021. The National Quality Forum was acquired by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations on August 16, 2023.

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in their nation's public policies. In addition to its New York City headquarters and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, AFB maintains offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntington, WV, and San Francisco. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB to expand possibilities for people with vision loss.

Excellus Health Plan, Inc. provides health care and long term care insurance plans for individuals and families, sole proprietors, small businesses, and midsize and large businesses in New York. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Citizens Budget Commission, Inc. operates an organization that influences constructive changes in the finances and services. It researches and analyzes the city's finances and fiscal affairs of state government and evaluates the management of city government. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The New York eHealth Collaborative is a non-profit organization based in New York, NY that partners with the NYS DOH to improve healthcare by leading health information exchange statewide. The non-profit company aims to improve healthcare and patient health outcomes through health information technology. Healthcare providers have shared their thoughts and experiences with the company, and individuals are encouraged to join the conversation to help improve care for patients. David Horrocks has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Primary Care Development Corp. operates as a nonprofit organization. The firm offers capital and know-how to build, renovate and expand primary healthcare facilities. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The SCAN Foundation transforms care for older adults in ways that preserve dignity and encourage independence. It supports for daily living are delivered on each person’s own terms, according to that individual’s needs, values, and preferences. The company focuses on finding solutions to the healthcare needs of California seniors. The SCAN Foundation is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois operates as a insurance company. It protects individuals and families from financial ruin related to health care costs. The firm includes small, medium and large group plans, dental, Life, Disability and Critical Illness products. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA) is an organization that aims to share its members' publications, events, job openings, and other relevant announcements with its network. The non-profit company is based in Washington. LTQA encourages its members to keep them updated on their recent work through a form, which will be highlighted on the American company's website, social media, and monthly newsletter.

Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. operates as a community-based healthcare organization. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.