As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellencebreaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.

Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than 100 years we have been innovating new treatments, new procedures and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world. As we build on this momentum, we continue to advance the practice of medicine and set the standard for excellence.

From its beginning in 1884, as a facility for the care of patients with tuberculosis and other chronic illnesses, to the new millennium, Montefiore has been at the forefront of patient care, research and education and steadfast commitment to its community.

We provide coordinated, compassionate and leading-edge care designed to reach people when and where they need it most. Through highly integrated teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health professionals and other caregivers, we have created an innovative, seamless system of care focused around the patient.

At the intersection of Einstein science and Montefiore medicine is our commitment to scientific inquiry. This commitment has resulted in the creation of the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer care, cardiovascular services, transplantation and childrens health, where nationally recognized investigators and multidisciplinary clinical teams collaborate to develop and deliver advanced, innovative care.

We offer advanced, multidisciplinary care across specialties, delivering one standard of excellence for all. Our interventions are designed to help patients understand and manage their illness, advocate for their health, access the right treatments and receive the vital social support they need to flourish. On multiple fronts, Montefiore is developing more effective and less invasive approaches to complex problems from procedures to repair diseased hearts, protocols to treat complex cancers and medical devices designed to meet the needs of growing children.

With nearly 50 primary care locations throughout the New York metropolitan area, we are focusing on accessible, patient-centered primary and preventive care provided by leading physicians in the areas of family and internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and a team of experts in nursing, health education, nutrition and pharmacy.

Montefiore combines its deep commitment to the community with nationally-renowned expertise to reach people in locations easiest for them. Through Montefiores School Health Program (MSHP), Primary Care at Home programs, mobile medical and dental health vans and health education initiatives, Montefiore provides primary care services in non-traditional settings.

Through the formation of highly integrated teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, care managers and other caregivers, we provide care around the patient, when and where they need it.

Montefiore's partnership with Einstein advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Together, the two institutions are among 38 academic medical centers nationwide to be awarded a prestigious Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) by the National Institutes of Health.

The second-largest medical residency program in the country, with 1,251 residents and fellows across 89 programs, Montefiore provides the doctors of tomorrow a unique opportunity for education and training in one of the most diverse urban areas in the country one where the population is global, the disease burden is high, and the need for quality care is great.

Since 1996, Montefiore has developed advanced models of care management to help patients, especially those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart failure and mental illness, achieve better health and improved wellbeing in a cost effective way. Montefiore goes beyond fragmented fee-for-service payments, assuming total responsibility for the quality and costs of care for some of our sickest patients.

Through CMO, Montefiore Care Management, we use a global prepayment or similar strategies to manage care for 200,000 individuals over the continuum, including hospital care, rehabilitation, outpatient care, professional services, home care, mental health counseling, community-based services, remote patient monitoring and many other programs.

Our leadership in coordinating care across multiple settings has earned us federal recognition from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization. Montefiore's ACO is one of only 32 organizations in the nation, as well as the only one in New York State, to operate under this new model of providing Medicare beneficiaries with higher quality care, while reducing expenditures through enhanced care coordination.

Montefiore is an established leader in superior healthcare services. As such, we are consistently recognized by national publications, industry associations and organizations that rank the countrys top physicians and hospitals. Below are a few of the honors Montefiore has received for excellence in the areas of patient satisfaction, quality clinical care, outcomes, exceptional doctors and more:

For the 14th year in a row, the Childrens Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nations best pediatric hospitals. In the 2021-2022 Best Children's Hospitals list, Neonatology, Pediatric Cancer and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery rank among the top 20 programs in the country, and Nephrology and Neurology & Neurosurgery are in the top 50. CHAM is also highlighted as the number three childrens hospital in New York State a new accolade to help families find the highest quality care in the region.

As we mark CHAMs 20th anniversary, we couldnt be more proud of our colleagues who heroically provide the most advanced and specialized care to children with a wide range of health challenges, said Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH, Physician-in-Chief at CHAM and The Michael I. Cohen, MD, University Chair, Department of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

This year, the specialty of Neonatology at CHAM ranks as number 19 in the country for the outstanding and compassionate care delivered to the most fragile newborns, enabling them to grow and thrive. Patients like 20-year-old Skye Saunders, who was born at 24 weeks and battled multiple medical issues, including brain bleeds and vision impairment. Today, she is a junior at Purchase College where she recently received an award for community service, academic accomplishments, and her ability to overcome obstacles. Skye, a mentor to children with disabilities, who is graduating from college early with a double major in journalism and history, is a testament to the CHAM neonatology team, and her family.

The earlier babies are born, the more health?, behavioral?and developmentalproblems they tend to experience, said Deborah Campbell, MD, FAAP, chief of Neonatology, CHAM and Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our goal is to ?partnerwith?and empower ourfamilies to ?be active participants in themultidisciplinary team of experts; provid?ingthe best possible care for infants ?andgiving them a solid foundation for achieving lifelong health.

In the Bronx, 1 in 10 babies is born preterm before 37 weeks of pregnancy. The rate of preterm births is highest for Black infants (11.5%), followed by Hispanic babies (9.7%). These babies can be very small, having a low birthweight and immature organs requiring sophisticated therapies to help them breathe and feed. Every year, the Neonatology team at CHAM successfully cares for hundreds of seriously ill newborns from the Bronx and throughout the Hudson Valley.

For the 2021-2022 Best Children's Hospitals list, U.S. News gathered data from 118 childrens hospitals in early 2020 and from pediatric physicians and other healthcare organizations in 2021. Data collection from childrens hospitals was not repeated in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Best Children's Hospitals methodology includes objective measures, such as patient outcomes, including mortality and infection rates, as well as compliance with best practices.

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center has again been recognized in 2021 with Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. This honor reflects Montefiore-Einstein's outstanding clinical care, ground-breaking research, unparalleled social and emotional support, and positive outcomes for patients. The structure of our teams across Montefiore Einstein is uniquely distinct. With fourteen disease-based multidisciplinary teams and corresponding tumor boards, every colleague shares a drive to provide comprehensive, patient care.

As part of comprehensive care, our Cancer Center provides a full complement of support services to all patients, from transportation to nutrition to lifelong patient follow-up. Our Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD) program provides psychosocial support, including free counseling, support services, wellness workshops, educational sessions, and peer support to people with any type of cancer diagnosis, their family members.

Montefiore-Einstein is also currently running 130 National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program trials with a goal to reduce health disparities. 'We have one of the highest proportions of minorities enrolled in clinical trials,' says Katia T. Papalezova, MD, Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery, Director, Melanoma/Soft Tissues Program, Montefiore-Einstein, and chair of Montefiore 's CoC Cancer Committee. She noted, Over two-thirds of patients in clinical trials are under-represented minorities. Montefiore-Einstein continually strives to provide access to care for all.

Montefiores commitment to providing equitable healthcare to LGBTQ patients and a safe, inclusive workplace environment for associates has been recognized by our designation as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaigns Health Equality Index 2022.

At Montefiore, we're wired for success and noted in the new 2017 Health Care's Most Wired Survey, for our adoption of technology to support clinical care and patient safety and privacy, infrastructure, business and administrative management and the continuum of care.

A leader in integrating technology into patient care, Montefiore has documented patient information using electronic health records (EHRs) for more than a decade. We are also aggressively moving forward to develop innovative technologies to ensure patient safety, more broadly to support accountable care and patient-centered medical home initiatives and harness technology to improve patient access to our healthcare providers.

Montefiore is proud to join Starbucks and Walgreens as one of only seven organizations nationwide to be named a Young Adult Employer Champion by The National Fund for Workforce Solutions. The National Fund promotes economic opportunities, and created this program to honor employers who provide high-quality jobs and successfully hire and retain 18- to 25-year old adults who are unemployed or underemployed.

Montefiore has achieved Gold Star Status as part of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Tobacco-Free Hospitals Campaign, an initiative developed to support hospitals throughout the city in implementing comprehensive quit-tobacco systems.

Montefiore has earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval. This comprehensive evaluation measures the quality and safety standards of the hospital. The organization looks at the safety of patients, effectiveness of the treatment provided, and the environment of care. The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization, and is the nations predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.

A meal in one of our cafeterias isn't your standard, stereotypical hospital fare. It's why we're proud that our Wakefield, Moses and Weiler Campuses earned a Gold Star recognition (the highest award possible) for our participation in the Healthy Hospital Food Initiative.

As part of the initiativerun by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygienewe revamped and took a healthier approach to the food and beverages served in our cafeteria, vending machines and patient meals.

For the third year in a row, Montefiore's renowned Cardiac Surgery Program at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care was awarded the highest three-star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons , a nonprofit organization representing more than 6,000 surgeons, researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide. Montefiore was one of only two programs in New York City to receive the three-star rating from the STS, putting it in the top tier of heart surgery centers in the United States.

In 2013, Becker's Hospital Review, a leading print and online source of hospital and healthcare industry news, included Montefiore on its nationwide list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs. The hospitals named are on the cutting edge of cancer treatment, prevention and research, Becker's editorial team explained, with their selection based on clinical accolades, quality of care, demonstrated patient-centered care and contributions to the field of oncology.

The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Carewas specifically recognized for its research partnership with Albert Einstein College of Medicine as well as for multidisciplinary and team-based care delivery, centered on patients and use of nurse navigators to coordinate and guide each step of the care process.

The Stern Stroke Center at Montefioreis a comprehensive stroke center designated by the New York State Department of Health. The Center treats more than 1,200 acute stroke patients per year, making it the second most visited stroke center in New York State. Meeting the States strict criteria demonstrates the strength of Montefiores highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, as well as our commitment to the quality care of our stroke patients.

Bronx, New YorkApril 22, 2022Montefiore Medical Center (Montefiore) has notified certain patients about an incident involving the unauthorized access of personal information. In November 2021, Montefiore learned that an employee may have improperly accessed patient records from its electronic medical record system in violation of its policies. Between November 23, 2021 and March 31, 2022, Montefiore further investigated the incident and determined that the employee inappropriately accessed patient information without a role-based reason between January 2018 and November 2021. The employee was suspended during the investigation and was subsequently terminated. In addition, Montefiore referred this incident to law enforcement to support possible criminal prosecution.

The patient information accessed by the former employee may have included demographic data, such as first and last name, medical record number, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, health plan name, and/or last 4 digits of Social Security number. There is no evidence that clinical information, full Social Security numbers, credit card numbers or any other financial information were accessed.

Montefiore performs criminal background checks on all employees and has a robust compliance program, which includes comprehensive policies and procedures, including a strict Code of Conduct that prohibits employees from looking at patient records unless there is a work-related reason to do so; ongoing training of its employees; and both random and targeted audits of medical records access. Montefiore has taken additional steps to try to prevent this type of incident from occurring in the future, including training its employees on their privacy obligations.

While Montefiore does not have evidence that any of the information accessed has been misused at this time, as an added precaution, Montefiore is offering impacted patients complimentary identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert, for one year. Patients with questions regarding this incident can visit https://app.idx.us/account-creation/protect or call 1-(833) 381-2285 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding major holidays.

This notice is being provided in accordance with the substitute notice requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, as amended by Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. Montefiore Medical Center has notified impacted patients and will notify relevant regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Montefiore Medical Centers mission, vision and values serve as our guide for pursuing clinical excellencebreaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.Montefiore builds upon our rich history of medical innovation and community service to improve the lives of those in our care. Our mission is exemplified in our exceptional, compassionate care and dedication to improve the well-being of those we serve.

To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.Through our enduring partnership with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, we combine clinical care with research to deliver the most current treatments available to our patients. Together, with state-of-the-art treatment and facilities and the highest ethical standards, we are challenging the limits of medicine.

Humanity: Our physicians, nurses and other clinical and support staff serve with extraordinary care and compassion. These attributes are rooted in a rich history that began more than 125 years ago when Montefiore was established to care for patients with debilitating and chronic illnesses. We see our patients as people first, with a set of values, beliefs and experiences that shape their needs and our care.

Innovation: Our innovative delivery system, research endeavors and use of technology to improve how care is provided are fundamental to our success. Together, Montefiore and Einstein advance clinical and translational research to facilitate the transformation of new discoveries into treatments and therapies that benefit our patients. We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always challenging ourselves to elevate to a new level of patient care.

Teamwork: At Montefiore, our collaborative approach ensures a culture of participation, learning and respect. We build on the knowledge and specialized expertise of all disciplines, which contribute vital insights and new perspectives in pursuit of a common goal. By bringing together multidisciplinary teams and involving patients and their families throughout the treatment process, we improve the quality of patient care, enhance patient safety and provide the broadest range of expertise possible.

Diversity: We embrace our diverse workforce and community, knowing that it is an intrinsic part of who we are. Montefiore is proud of its heritage, serving residents of the Bronx, and the surrounding New York metropolitan area, as well as patients from across the nation and around the globe. Different backgrounds bring new contributions to patient care and medical advances. We seek to recruit and retain candidates with a breadth of experiences and backgrounds.

Equity: Our actions are the result of a deep belief in fairness to those we serve. We are committed to offering access to vital programs and exceptional care to all patients regardless of social or economic status, ethnicity, creed, gender, and sexual orientation. Montefiore also advocates for government policies that ensure equitable access to all care both primary and advanced specialty care.