"Dr. Katz has shown his commitment to NYC Health + Hospitals and all the New Yorkers who rely on its health care services," Eric Adams, the New York City mayor, said in a statement.
Mitchell Katz, MD, was reconfirmed as president and CEO of New York Health + Hospitals by a unanimous vote of the board of directors, according to a recent announcement.
Katz, who has held the president and CEO roles since 2017, was renominated by New York City mayor Eric Adams in a letter to the board.
"The COVID-19 pandemic showed the vital role our public health system plays in the city, and Dr. Katz has shown his commitment to NYC Health + Hospitals and all the New Yorkers who rely on its health care services," Mayor Adams said in a statement. "It's just a fact, Dr. Katz 'Gets Stuff Done,' which is why I fully support his ongoing leadership of H+H."
As president and CEO, Katz closed a $2 billion system deficit, invested in ambulatory care to ensure city residents have access to care, and guided the system through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner for the city's department of health and mental hygiene, said in a statement that he believes Katz has proved himself as someone committed to serving his patients; having worked alongside him throughout the pandemic.
"As I congratulate Dr. Katz on his renomination, I want to recognize his critical role in shaping this response while also revitalizing the country's largest municipal health care system," Gary P. Jenkins, commissioner for the city's department of social services, said in a statement. "We rely on the guidance of veteran experts like Dr. Katz to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable New Yorkers and I look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership to support our neighbors in need."
Prior to NYC Health + Hospitals, Katz served as director of the Los Angeles County Health Agency. He also served as director for five years for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the second largest public safety net system in the country. There, he created an ambulatory care network which cared for over 350,000 patients.
"I thank Mayor Adams and the entire NYC Health + Hospitals Board for entrusting me with the helm of this amazing health system," Katz said in a statement. "Every week, when I see my patients, I see the trust they give us and the great responsibility we have to them. It's an honor to serve all New Yorkers who need our care."
Health System Execs Congratulate Katz
"On behalf of the SBH Health System, I would like to congratulate Dr. Katz on his renomination. His vision, innovation, and collaborative leadership are the driving factors in providing quality health care to millions of New Yorkers, regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay," David Perlstein, MD, president and CEO or SBH Health System, said in a statement. "It has been my honor to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Dr. Katz as we battle a global pandemic. We have worked collaboratively to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within underserved communities and establish new ways to serve our patients without compromising the quality of health care. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with Dr. Katz and his team."
"As president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, Dr. Mitchell Katz is one of New York’s respected voices and exemplary leaders in health care," Kenneth Davis, CEO of Mount Sinai Health System, said in a statement. "During his time, NYC Health + Hospitals has broadened health care access for New York City residents, and he has led the country’s largest public health system through very challenging times. I am honored to call him a friend and I value his partnership in ensuring every New Yorker has access to high-quality, equitable care."
"We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Mitchell Katz on his renomination as NYC Health + Hospitals president and CEO," Steven J. Corwin, MD, president and CEO of New York-Presbyterian, said in a statement. "Dr. Katz is a skilled and caring physician and a transformative leader of public hospital systems who is committed to improving the health of all New Yorkers. We commend him for his extraordinary dedication to New York City, particularly his leadership through the pandemic, and look forward to his continued service."
"The renomination of Dr. Mitchell Katz as NYC Health + Hospitals' president and CEO is a testament to his stellar leadership of the nation's largest public hospital system, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," Kenneth E. Raske, president of the Greater New York Hospital Association, said in a statement. "He is the embodiment of NYC Health + Hospital’s mission to deliver high-quality care with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, and New York’s entire hospital community is grateful for his continued service."
"One Brooklyn Health (OBH) looks forward to continuing to partner with Dr. Katz and his team at H + H," LaRay Brown, CEO of One Brooklyn Health System, Inc, said in a statement. "Mitch’s leadership and willingness to lend assistance to OBH and our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic will never be forgotten. Congratulations!"
“The COVID-19 pandemic showed the vital role our public health system plays in the city, and Dr. Katz has shown his commitment to NYC Health + Hospitals and all the New Yorkers who rely on its health care services.”
Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City
Jasmyne Ray is the revenue cycle editor at HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Katz has served in both roles since 2017.
Most notably Katz closed a $2 billion system deficit and continues to guide it through the COVID-19 pandemic.