VNS Health In the News
CEO Dan Savitt Predicts 2026 Home Care Trends for Home Health Care News
January 6, 2026–
Team Members in the News: December Highlights!
January 13, 2026–December may be a time when much of the world slows down, but when it comes to great stories in the press, VNS Health was full speed ahead last month! From our MAP and MLTC health plans achieving 5 Stars to powerful accounts of care and compassion delivered at home, our organization continues to make headlines,—reflecting the many ways VNS Health team members go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others so that they can continue to live at home and in their communities. Team members featured in December news stories include: Associated Press Highlights VNS Health MAP Plan’s 5-Star Ratings The Associated Press reported that VNS Health’s dual-eligible Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) plan, VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP), earned a five-star Overall Quality Rating from the New York State Department of Health for the second consecutive year—making it once again the only MAP plan in the state
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January 5, 2026–
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December 29, 2025–
For Healthbeat, GAP Social Worker Asha Lyons Shares Firsthand Story on the Healing Power of Trust
December 23, 2025–This story was part of Healthbeat’s live storytelling event, “Aha Moments in Public Health,” held Nov. 18 at Powerhouse Arena bookstore in Brooklyn. Watch the full show here. On the phone, my client was crying so hard from anxiety and the immense physical pain she was in that at first, I couldn’t understand her. “Take a breath, slow down — I’m here for you,” I told her gently. As a social worker with the VNS Health Gender Affirmation Program,I and my fellow team clinicians are often the first people a client may speak to after they’ve been discharged from the hospital following gender affirmation surgery. As my client started to calm down, it became clear she was experiencing the wave of emotions and feelings that are part of this life-changing moment. She was beyond happy after her first gender-affirming surgery – something she had dreamed of for so long. But she was
The Bronx Voice Spotlights VNS Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership
December 23, 2025–
Team Members in the Media: November Highlights!
December 19, 2025–There’s even more to celebrate than the holidays at this time of year! In November, VNS Health team members were featured in a collection of news and media stories highlighting the impact their hard work has on the community. Each story is a powerful reminder of the difference we make year-round in people’s lives. Team members featured in November news stories include: WBBZ-TV Buffalo Showcases Pat Deferio, VP of Upstate Health Plans WBBZ-TV’s “Your Hometown Health Connection” featured our Health Plans in a holiday-themed report focused on navigating long-term care conversations with loved ones. In the segment, Pat Deferio, VP of Upstate Health Plans, explains various health plan options for aging individuals, and Tamara Mellan, RN Care Coordinator with our upstate partner Elderwood IPA, shares why personalized care is essential for helping plan members live their best lives. Watch the full interview below! HHA Giselle Roman Shines on Fox5’s “Native
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December 16, 2025–
Dan Savitt Featured in Crain’s NY Business on “The Future of Aging”
December 15, 2025–
BK Reader Reports on Community Center Holiday Chicken Giveaway in Sunset Park
December 15, 2025–
VNS Health Behavioral Health Named a “Top Mental Health Care Provider” by City & State
December 9, 2025–