Greetings. And welcome to Maimonides Health, a healthcare system uniquely focused on improving Brooklynites health and well-being. Comprised of Maimonides Medical Center, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly known as New York Community Hospital), Maimonides Childrens Hospital, and over 1,800 physician partners, we are proud to carry on a legacy of more than 110 years of service to the richly diverse communities that make up our borough.
With over 80 community-based locations, a wide range of outpatient services, virtual and remote care offerings, our own app, and innovative population health programs, we are working every day to deliver on the promise of helping Brooklynites lead healthier lives.And as we look to the future, we are poised to serve even more people across the borough with expanded sites and services.
On behalf of Maimonides Health, our board, leadership and 7000+ employees, we are grateful to the hundreds of thousands of Brooklynites who trust us with their care, and to our community partners, leaders and neighbors, whose collaboration and support give life and meaning to our foundational commitment to improve the health and well-being of those we serve in a borough we are proud to call home.
Kenneth D. Gibbs has served as CEO of Maimonides Medical Center(MMC) since January 2016. In March of 2022 he also took on the role of President of Maimonides Health, the Brooklyn-based health system that includes both MMC and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (MMCH) as well as a broad network of ambulatory services.
Mr. Gibbs joined the Board of Trustees at Maimonides Medical Center in 2013 and was Chair from May 2014 through December 2015, during which time Maimonides formed an affiliation with Northwell Health.
During his tenure as President & CEO, MMC has continued to build upon its legacy of clinical excellence and innovation, achieving designation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and establishing Brooklyns only Pediatric Trauma Center and Comprehensive Spine Center. For each of the last four years, Maimonides has ranked among the top 10 health systems nationwide for clinical performance according to comparative data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Maimonides Heart and Vascular Institute is consistently among the nations top performers and in 2020 ranked #1 in the nation for heart attack survival rates. Maimonides Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center is among the top 1% in the U.S. for patient survival rates.
Before leading Maimonides, Mr. Gibbs was President of the Municipal Securities Group of Jefferies, LLC for seven years. Prior to that, he was the CEO of DEPFA First Albany Securities, LLC and held several leadership positions at First Albany Capital, Inc. over the course of 14 years. He also held various investment banking positions at Lazard Freres, First Boston and Kidder Peabody.
Mr. Gibbs is a member of the Executive Committee and past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the New York Citizens Budget Commission. He is a member of the Board of Rubicon Infrastructure Advisors. He is a past Chair of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) PAC, past Chair of SIFMAs Municipal Executive Committee and a past member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
Maimonides Health is Brooklyns largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the systems 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers.The system is anchored byMaimonides Medical Center, one of the nations largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Childrens Hospital, Brooklyns only childrens hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides isan affiliate of Northwell Healthanda major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Since 1911, Maimonides has been a cornerstone of the Brooklyn community and is the largest hospital in Brooklyn. Over the last century, weve become a world-class care center and a vital part of New York City. From the 1st heart transplant in the U.S. to the 1st hospital-based Clinical Simulation Centerin the Northeast, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.
We commit to continuous innovation by working with new medical technology and embracing a culture of teamwork within our disciplines. Our experienced team of board-certified doctors and clinicians adheres to rigorous protocols for patient safety so we can provide the best care for you and your loved ones. The American HospitalAssociationhas recognized Maimonides for implementing advanced computer technology to reduce the risk of errors formore than2decades.
We are a New York State-designated Regional Perinatal Center, accepting high-risk maternity patients, because of our proven track record for patient safety in Obstetrics and Neonatology. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unitis among the safest in the nation. (Vermont Oxford Network)
Maimonides is home to the most advanced team of orthopedic specialists in the region at our Bone and Joint Center; plus, were Brooklyns only Comprehensive Spine Center. We also manage pain for patients in ways that minimize the risk of opioid addiction.
The Maimonides Heart and Vascular Institute ranks among the top 1% of hospitals in the U.S. for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and pulmonary disease 30-day mortality rates. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Were also the #1 hospital in New York State for angioplasty and stents. Plus, we have the highest volume and best outcomes in heart attack care, and our cardiac valve surgery outcomes better than any Manhattan program. (New York State Department of Health)
The accredited Maimonides Cancer Center, which has earned the coveted Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, is the only full-service center in Brooklyn, providing all treatment specialties. Our highly regarded Breast Centeris home to an American College of Radiology designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
For 7 years in a row, the American Stroke Association has given Maimonides its highest recognition for quality and safety for our Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our team of Neuroscience experts includes the full array of subspecialists, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interventional neuroradiologists. The Jaffe Stroke Center offers cutting-edge treatment techniques and new hope for stroke victims.
The Maimonides Department of Population Health aims to improve the well-being of the Brooklyn community by transforming the healthcare system and developing processes that support health and social services organizations.
The Brooklyn Health Home coordinates medical and behavioral healthcare services for New York State Medicaid patients by connecting qualifying individuals with physical and behavioral health concerns to care management services. It is built on the foundation of a successful program developed at Maimonides, along with many community-based organizations with funding provided by New York State.
Brooklyn Communities Collaborative (BCC) is a not-for-profit based in Brooklyn that works with local institutions and stakeholders to address longstanding health inequities in the borough. BCC was founded in 2019 with the goal of leveraging the financial power of anchor institutions and community resources to address the economic factors that improve the social determinants of health whether its supporting housing stability, advancing economic empowerment, expanding care management services, or strengthening CBOs in the area.
Community Care of Brooklyn IPA (CCB IPA) is an integrated network of health and social services partners committed to improving the health and well-being of diverse communities across Brooklyn, keeping care local wherever and whenever possible. CCB IPA negotiates value-based payment contracts on behalf of its network, and earns shared savings which are then distributed to partners and reinvested in infrastructure. CCB IPAs network includes hospitals, FQHCs, behavioral health providers and more than 450 primary care providers working across 75 sites with PCMH recognition, together responsible for managing care for more than 80,000 individuals.
Community Care of Brooklyn (CCB) is a network of over 1,000 health and social service organizations working together to improve the health and well-being of over 600,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Brooklyn under New York States Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment program, which ended in 2019.
Maimonides conductsregular community health assessments to inform the community services that our organization delivers. Through the assessment process, we gather input from community-based organizations, local residents, and primary care providers, in addition to analyzing public health data. Every3years, Maimonides publishes a Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Service Plan which aligns with the New York State Department of Health Prevention Agenda priorities. This report is approved by our Board of Trustees and filed with the New York State Department of Health. By conducting and releasing this report, we strive to better Brooklyn.
Maimonides network of ambulatory health centers brings primary care services into neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn. These health centers serve the community and are tailored to meet the healthcare needs of the local neighborhoods.
Our Community Mental Health Center staff provides mental health services to our neighbors on a daily basis. After the September 11th tragedy, we offered support and help to individuals and families dealing with the loss of loved ones and community members. We continue that support today.
Maimonides believes that everyone must be treated in a dignified, respectful manner at all times in order for high-quality healthcare to be accomplished. We uphold the principles outlined in the Maimonides Medical Center By-Laws and Corporate Compliance Program Code of Conduct.
We recognize the interdependence amongst healthcare providers in the rapidly changing healthcare environment. The Code of Mutual Respectacknowledges that the ability to deliver high-quality healthcare and success in the marketplace depends in large part upon all healthcare providers communicating well, collaborating effectively, and working as a team to optimize and monitor outcomes.
Maimonidesfurther acknowledges that there are many participants in the process of effective healthcare, including patients, their families, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, hospital staff, students, vendors, consultants, and volunteers.
Maimonides is an independent teaching hospital at the forefront of innovative medicine. Our patient-centered approach to care is embodied throughout our staff, the hospital, and our renowned centers of excellence.
Our physicians are not only highly trained professionals but are caring individuals who recognize that yourphysical, emotional, and spiritualwell-being areaffectedby medical issues.Our expert teamcombinescompassionate care and advanced treatments to provide you withexceptional care.