Who we are A transformation is taking place in how we care for people in our state and Bronx Partners for Healthy Communities (BPHC) is proud to be leading the way. Through funding by the NYS Medicaid transformation demonstration, DSRIP, we lead one of 25 Performing Provider Systems (PPSs) across […]
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Training Physicians on the Social Determinants of Health
Dr. Anika Clarke, pediatric attending physician, learned of a parent whose lawyer informed her that she couldn’t visit a food pantry because of her immigrant status. But Dr. Clarke and her residents knew otherwise. “Two months ago, we would have said, ‘If your lawyer said you can’t do that, you […]
And the votes are in… iChoose: Consumers Choose Health Technology App That Meets Their Needs
Innovation, patient-centered care and consumer choice recently converged at Coordinated Behavioral Care’s (CBC’s) “iChoose” event that invited providers and community members to learn about and select the mobile-based, behavioral health technology that best meets their needs. CBC will deploy the selected app to Bronx behavioral health consumers over the next […]
Building Resilience and Better Health in Patients Living with Trauma
People who use the majority of health care services often have significant physical, mental/behavioral and social needs. Many have also experienced deep trauma including various forms of violence, poverty and abuse which leave them at greater risk for poor health, substance use and involvement with the criminal justice system. A […]
Transitional Care Coordination Pilot Launched
A BPHC Innovation Fund pilot that provides transitional care coordination to people who are released from Rikers Island is up and running. The Fortune Society launched its “Connections to Care” pilot in September 2018 and is engaging 100 clients in post-release health care and support services. The pilot targets people […]