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City & State’s Healthy New York Summit will bring together health care decision makers and policy experts from all sectors to identify challenges and discuss solutions to improve our system. Attendees will gain new insights and perspectives on the most critical issues and priorities in New York health care during and post the pandemic.

Attend the Event

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

2nd Floor Events Hall

New York, NY 10208

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

2nd Floor Events Hall

New York, NY 10208

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Dress Attire: 

Dress Attire: 

Business Casual

Parking Information:

Parking Information:

Discounted parking is available at GGMC Parking (8 2nd PL) parking garage. Present your parking ticket at the welcome desk for discount validation

Sponsorship & Ticket Information:

Sponsorship & Ticket Information:

For more information about sponsorships and tickets, please email lblake@cityandstateny.com

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Agenda

9:00 AM EDT

1 HR
9:00 AM EDT 1 HR

Registration & Networking Breakfast

10:00 AM EDT

25 MINS
10:00 AM EDT 25 MINS

Welcoming Remarks

10:05 AM EDT

20 MINS
10:05 AM EDT 20 MINS

Keynote Speaker Remarks

Dr. James V. McDonald
Dr. James V. McDonald
Commissioner
New York State Department of Health

10:25 AM EDT

20 MINS
10:25 AM EDT 20 MINS

Keynote Speaker Remarks

Dr. Alister Martin
Dr. Alister Martin
Commissioner
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

10:45 AM EDT

55 MINS
10:45 AM EDT 55 MINS

Rising Costs & Healthcare Affordability

Danielle Holahan
Danielle Holahan
Executive Director
New York State of Health
Emma Clippinger
Emma Clippinger
Senior Healthcare Justice Attorney
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

As healthcare costs continue to rise across New York State, insurance premiums and out-of pocket costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for many New Yorkers. This panel wil explore the role of insurance in driving healthcare costs, the impact on access and equity, and the policy solutions needed to improve affordability while maintaining quality care.

Danielle Holahan
Danielle Holahan
Executive Director
New York State of Health
Emma Clippinger
Emma Clippinger
Senior Healthcare Justice Attorney
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

As healthcare costs continue to rise across New York State, insurance premiums and out-of pocket costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for many New Yorkers. This panel wil explore the role of insurance in driving healthcare costs, the impact on access and equity, and the policy solutions needed to improve affordability while maintaining quality care.

Danielle Holahan
Emma Clippinger

As healthcare costs continue to rise across New York State, insurance premiums and out-of pocket costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for many New Yorkers. This panel wil explore the role of insurance in driving healthcare costs, the impact on access and equity, and the policy solutions needed to improve affordability while maintaining quality care.

Danielle Holahan
Danielle Holahan
Executive Director
New York State of Health
Emma Clippinger
Emma Clippinger
Senior Healthcare Justice Attorney
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

As healthcare costs continue to rise across New York State, insurance premiums and out-of pocket costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for many New Yorkers. This panel wil explore the role of insurance in driving healthcare costs, the impact on access and equity, and the policy solutions needed to improve affordability while maintaining quality care.

Danielle Holahan
Emma Clippinger

11:40 AM EDT

55 MINS
11:40 AM EDT 55 MINS

Modernizing New York’s Health Care System

Mamta Parakh
Mamta Parakh
Director and Chief Population Health and Data Officer,
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Executive Director
NYC Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
Fabienne Laraque
Fabienne Laraque
Chief Medical Officer
NYC Department of Social Services, Health Services Office

As New York’s health care system faces rising costs, workforce pressures, and evolving patient needs, modernization has become essential. This panel brings together leaders from across the health sector to discuss how innovation, technology, and policy reform can reshape care delivery — from hospitals and community providers to home- and community-based settings. Panelists will focus on what it will take to create a more connected, equitable, and future-ready health care system for all New Yorkers.

Mamta Parakh
Mamta Parakh
Director and Chief Population Health and Data Officer,
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Executive Director
NYC Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
Fabienne Laraque
Fabienne Laraque
Chief Medical Officer
NYC Department of Social Services, Health Services Office

As New York’s health care system faces rising costs, workforce pressures, and evolving patient needs, modernization has become essential. This panel brings together leaders from across the health sector to discuss how innovation, technology, and policy reform can reshape care delivery — from hospitals and community providers to home- and community-based settings. Panelists will focus on what it will take to create a more connected, equitable, and future-ready health care system for all New Yorkers.

Mamta Parakh
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Fabienne Laraque

As New York’s health care system faces rising costs, workforce pressures, and evolving patient needs, modernization has become essential. This panel brings together leaders from across the health sector to discuss how innovation, technology, and policy reform can reshape care delivery — from hospitals and community providers to home- and community-based settings. Panelists will focus on what it will take to create a more connected, equitable, and future-ready health care system for all New Yorkers.

Mamta Parakh
Mamta Parakh
Director and Chief Population Health and Data Officer,
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Executive Director
NYC Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
Fabienne Laraque
Fabienne Laraque
Chief Medical Officer
NYC Department of Social Services, Health Services Office

As New York’s health care system faces rising costs, workforce pressures, and evolving patient needs, modernization has become essential. This panel brings together leaders from across the health sector to discuss how innovation, technology, and policy reform can reshape care delivery — from hospitals and community providers to home- and community-based settings. Panelists will focus on what it will take to create a more connected, equitable, and future-ready health care system for all New Yorkers.

Mamta Parakh
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Fabienne Laraque

12:35 PM EDT

1 HR
12:35 PM EDT 1 HR

Lunch

1:35 PM EDT

55 MINS
1:35 PM EDT 55 MINS

Strengthening Mental Health Services From Prevention to Recovery

Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
Chair
State Assembly Committee on Mental Health
Chinazo Cunningham
Chinazo Cunningham
Commissioner
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

New York’s mental health system touches people at every stage of life — but too often, care is fragmented or hard to access. This panel explores how the state can strengthen mental health services from prevention and early intervention through crisis response, treatment, and recovery. Featuring voices from government, healthcare, and community organizations, the discussion will focus on building a seamless, person-centered system that meets New Yorkers where they are and supports lasting recovery.

Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
Chair
State Assembly Committee on Mental Health
Chinazo Cunningham
Chinazo Cunningham
Commissioner
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

New York’s mental health system touches people at every stage of life — but too often, care is fragmented or hard to access. This panel explores how the state can strengthen mental health services from prevention and early intervention through crisis response, treatment, and recovery. Featuring voices from government, healthcare, and community organizations, the discussion will focus on building a seamless, person-centered system that meets New Yorkers where they are and supports lasting recovery.

Jo Anne Simon
Chinazo Cunningham

New York’s mental health system touches people at every stage of life — but too often, care is fragmented or hard to access. This panel explores how the state can strengthen mental health services from prevention and early intervention through crisis response, treatment, and recovery. Featuring voices from government, healthcare, and community organizations, the discussion will focus on building a seamless, person-centered system that meets New Yorkers where they are and supports lasting recovery.

Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
Chair
State Assembly Committee on Mental Health
Chinazo Cunningham
Chinazo Cunningham
Commissioner
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

New York’s mental health system touches people at every stage of life — but too often, care is fragmented or hard to access. This panel explores how the state can strengthen mental health services from prevention and early intervention through crisis response, treatment, and recovery. Featuring voices from government, healthcare, and community organizations, the discussion will focus on building a seamless, person-centered system that meets New Yorkers where they are and supports lasting recovery.

Jo Anne Simon
Chinazo Cunningham

2:30 PM EDT

1 HR
2:30 PM EDT 1 HR

Innovative Care Models for Aging, Children, and Vulnerable Communities

Council Member Lynn Schulman
Council Member Lynn Schulman
Chair
Committee on Health
John Cochran
John Cochran
Chief of Staff
New York State Office For the Aging

As New York’s population ages and the needs of children, families, and communities grow more complex, innovative care models are reshaping how services are delivered across the lifespan. This panel brings together leaders from health care, social services, education, and community organizations to examine programs that support aging in place, promote healthy development for children, and coordinate medical, behavioral, and social supports for vulnerable populations. Panelists will share lessons learned from cross-sector and intergenerational approaches and discuss what it will take to expand equitable, sustainable models that improve access to care and well-being for New Yorkers of all ages

Council Member Lynn Schulman
Council Member Lynn Schulman
Chair
Committee on Health
John Cochran
John Cochran
Chief of Staff
New York State Office For the Aging

As New York’s population ages and the needs of children, families, and communities grow more complex, innovative care models are reshaping how services are delivered across the lifespan. This panel brings together leaders from health care, social services, education, and community organizations to examine programs that support aging in place, promote healthy development for children, and coordinate medical, behavioral, and social supports for vulnerable populations. Panelists will share lessons learned from cross-sector and intergenerational approaches and discuss what it will take to expand equitable, sustainable models that improve access to care and well-being for New Yorkers of all ages

Council Member Lynn Schulman
John Cochran

As New York’s population ages and the needs of children, families, and communities grow more complex, innovative care models are reshaping how services are delivered across the lifespan. This panel brings together leaders from health care, social services, education, and community organizations to examine programs that support aging in place, promote healthy development for children, and coordinate medical, behavioral, and social supports for vulnerable populations. Panelists will share lessons learned from cross-sector and intergenerational approaches and discuss what it will take to expand equitable, sustainable models that improve access to care and well-being for New Yorkers of all ages

Council Member Lynn Schulman
Council Member Lynn Schulman
Chair
Committee on Health
John Cochran
John Cochran
Chief of Staff
New York State Office For the Aging

As New York’s population ages and the needs of children, families, and communities grow more complex, innovative care models are reshaping how services are delivered across the lifespan. This panel brings together leaders from health care, social services, education, and community organizations to examine programs that support aging in place, promote healthy development for children, and coordinate medical, behavioral, and social supports for vulnerable populations. Panelists will share lessons learned from cross-sector and intergenerational approaches and discuss what it will take to expand equitable, sustainable models that improve access to care and well-being for New Yorkers of all ages

Council Member Lynn Schulman
John Cochran

3:30 PM EDT

3:30 PM EDT

Sessions Conclude

Underwriters

Silver

Brown & Weinraub Hinman Straub

Bronze

NYSTEC