Frontline Bulletin Board: October 4, 2024
Welcome to the Frontline Bulletin Board!
Here is the latest news on hires, promotions, recognitions, and events at VNS Health.
If you have an announcement that you’d like to be featured on the Bulletin Board, please contact the Communications team at [email protected]. Keep in mind that only items that are relevant to team members across the entire organization will be featured on the Frontline Bulletin Board. Thank you!
NYS Department of Health Gives VNS Health Total a 5-Star Rating and Our MLTC Plan 4 Stars!
We are excited to announce that our dual-eligible Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) plan, VNS Health Total, received the highest possible rating of five stars from the New York State Department of Health—the only MAP plan in New York State to do so! Additionally, our stand-alone VNS Health MLTC plan achieved a strong four-star rating, placing it among the top-performing MLTC plans in the state.
New York’s latest MLTC quality ratings are based on each plan’s 2023 performance across a number of different areas, including prevention, patient safety, quality of life, and how satisfied plan members are with their plan, their regular MLTC visiting nurse, their MLTC care manager, and the timeliness of their home health aide.
These ratings reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality care to our plan members. They also align with our ongoing objectives to lead New York in integrated long-term care and excel in all quality programs.
Congratulations to all team members who helped contribute to these excellent ratings!
Don’t Miss the October CEO Zoom on Tuesday, October 8 at 8:30 a.m.
The next CEO Zoom will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at 8:30 a.m.
The CEO Zoom will feature an update on the organization. In addition, CEO Dan Savitt, along with senior leadership, will answer any questions you and your colleagues ask about VNS Health’s strategy and future plans.
How to join:
Click on this link at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8:
https://vnshealth.zoom.us/j/94767490294
Or dial this number to connect by phone:
1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 947 674 90294#
Join the WE Empowerment Circle with Sarani Doshi, VP of Financial Planning and Analysis, on Wednesday October 9 at 12:00 p.m.
Join the Women’s Empowerment ERG discussion on Wednesday October 9 at 12:00 p.m. with special guest Sarani Doshi, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, as she talks about “Inspiring Leaders: The Role of Mentorship and the Importance of Mentoring New Generations.”
Sarani Doshi is a seasoned strategic finance leader with over 20 years of experience in the health care industry. She has extensive experience in the home care, hospice, and health plan industries, as well as hospital operations and performance improvement. For the past 14 years, she has been a finance leader at VNS Health, where she currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate FP&A, leading strategic finance, corporate FP&A, and FIS. Sarani has been instrumental in developing financial components for alternative payment models and pricing for various health care services.
Prior to joining VNS Health, Sarani led FP&A efforts at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan and spent 7 years in health care consulting with PwC and KPMG, focusing on business operations performance improvement. She also actively supports HHFMA on various teams, including the innovations committee and HHFMA Workgroup.
Join us to hear about Sarani’s professional development and how she views the importance of guiding the next generation and value of mentoring.
How to join:
- When: Wednesday, October 9, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Where: By Microsoft Teams
- Link: Click here at 12:00 p.m. on October 9: Empowerment Circle link in Teams
- Add event to your calendar: To add this event to your Outlook calendar, click here.
Join the New “Strength & Toning” Zoom Fitness Class on Wednesdays, from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
The Health & Wellbeing Team is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new virtual fitness class, Strength & Toning.
As the fall season sets in and activities begin to transition indoors, It’s the perfect opportunity to stay active, energized, and healthy.
Whether you’re looking to build muscle, improve your endurance, or simply stay fit, this class is perfect for all fitness levels.
To learn more about “Strength & Toning,” click here.
How to Join:
- When: Classes run Wednesdays, beginning September 25 through December 18
- Time: 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
- Link: Click here to join.
- Add class to your calendar: To add this class to your Outlook calendar, click here.
… And Don’t Forget to Check Out Our Other Wellness Programs:
- Meditation: These Zoom classes run for 30 minutes and are held on Mondays at 1: 30 p.m. & Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
- For more information, click here.
- Yoga: These Zoom classes run for 1 hour and are held on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. & Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
- For more information, click here.
