2021 DOCTORS OF DISTINCTION
HEALTH CARE PARTNERS: M E DIC A L
Gilda Bonanno is a professional speaker, consultant and facilitator who serves as a trusted advisor to executives and entrepreneurs to transform their communication, presentation and leadership skills. Since 2006, she has run her own business and worked with leading organizations on four continents, from Chicago to Shanghai and Rio to Rome, including Travelers, Henkel, Society for Marketing Professional Services, JPMorgan Chase and Yale University. Gilda has delivered thousands of in-person programs and is also a Certified Virtual Presenter. Her YouTube channel has received over 1.5 million views and her digital newsletter has reached subscribers in more than 45 countries since 2008.
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Caremount Medical founded in 1946, is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in New York state, providing comprehensive medical care of the highest quality to 700,000 patients in 50 locations throughout the counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and New York City. CareMount has grown from six physicians to 650 physicians and advanced practice professionals representing more than 40 different medical specialties. CareMount Medical has specialized centers in the departments of plastic surgery/aesthetic center, pain management, spine surgery, physical therapy, colorectal surgery, perinatology, pathology, neurosurgery and vascular surgery. The group offers on-site laboratory and radiology services, endoscopy and infusion suites and operates eight urgent-care centers. CareMount Medical delivers valuebased, high-quality care, with a focus on accessibility and affordability, for all patients in every stage of life. Innovative in its service delivery, the medical group is known for having the best-in-class providers and offers digital platforms such as online appointment scheduling, a comprehensive patient portal and virtual visits using telemedicine. CareMount Medical formed CareMount Health Solutions (CMHS), LLC, a physician-owned management services organization. CMHS offers practice management solutions that enable physicians, hospitals and health system partners to leverage data analytics and a world-class population health team that is focused on delivering value-based care with improved margins, lower costs and an enhanced patient experience. A model of clinical excellence throughout the country, CareMount Medical joined the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (NGACO) model; one of only two NGACOs in New York state. CareMount Medical is affiliated with world-class medical institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Open Door Family Medical Center’s mission has remained consistent since it opened in 1972: to provide high-quality health care that is affordable, accessible and efficient. From prevention and wellness programs, to the treatment of diseases, Open Door keeps the families of Westchester, Putnam and Ulster counties healthy and strong, regardless of their ability to pay. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 patient visits annually, serving nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access to services. Open Door offers integrated services and takes a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary care, dental care, behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs and chronic disease management are the foundation of Open Door’s clinical programs. For more than 48 years, Open Door has developed a proven model of costeffective, preventive care for patients that benefits the entire community. Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight SchoolBased Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts. Open Door is accredited by the Joint Commission, recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and recognized as the leading Health Disparities Reducer in New York state by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Open Door achieves clinical results that consistently surpass national benchmarks for patient outcomes related to diabetes management, blood pressure control, and asthma, among others.