About
Since 2019, Dr. Philip Ozuah has served as the President and CEO of Montefiore Medicine, the umbrella organization for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System’s 13 member hospitals and 300 ambulatory sites. Dr. Ozuah has spent 32 years at Montefiore Medicine in positions of increasing responsibility, including President of Montefiore Health System from 2018 to 2019, as well as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to 2018. A National Institutes of Health–funded researcher and award-winning educator, Dr. Ozuah has also served as Professor and University Chairman of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief of Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM).
In these roles, Dr. Ozuah delivered best-in-class clinical care and expanded health care access for underserved communities, fostered innovations in medical education, and improved financial and operational performance by integrating care across a growing system that sees 7.5 million patient encounters per year. His work helped establish Montefiore Medicine as a national leader in value-based care with an emphasis on aligning community-based organizations and services critical to addressing the socioeconomic determinants of health. Dr. Ozuah also has extensive experience in academic medical research and health care management and operations, as well as a strong commitment to medical education and value-based care.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Dr. Ozuah has been repeatedly recognized by Modern Healthcare as a top physician executive in the country. He has received countless accolades for excellence in patient care, including being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Ozuah is also an active member of his local community, serving as Chairman of the New York City Police Foundation and as a trustee of the New York Botanical Garden.
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| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | Board | Member | 01/01/2023 | |
| Cigna | Risk & Compliance | Member | 01/01/2023 | |
| Cigna | Social & Ethics | Member | 01/01/2023 |