Vision

UHF has been providing analysis, convening, and thought leadership on key health policy issues in New York for decades, with recent successful initiatives focused on expanding affordable health insurance coverage, improving health care quality and efficiency, and developing clinical-community partnerships. Core Values Integrity. We are committed to rigorous and objective inquiry and analysis, embracing our role as an independent, trusted source of information. Equity. We focus our activities on improving the lives of underserved, disadvantaged populations, as we believe that all people deserve the opportunity to lead long, healthy lives. Collaboration. We believe that to find solutions to complex problems we need participation from a wide range of stakeholders, and actively seek partners in our work. Long view. We take a long-term perspective, tackling persistent problems that require systemic solutions.

Goals

1. 1.Make meaningful progress in expanding coverage and access; health care quality, equity and efficiency improvements; and addressing health disparities through effective clinical-community partnerships.
2. 2.Financial Stability. Continue to develop UHF’s major gifts program. Expand grants and contracts support for our program and policy activities. Maintain cost savings strategies.
3. 3.Achieving Operational Excellence. Improve overall institutional effectiveness by implementing DEI strategic plan, update and automate processes, and upgrade the technological structure of UHF.