Pat Wang joined Healthfirst as President and CEO in 2008. Healthfirst is a 1.8 million-member health insurer serving downstate New York. Its membership includes one-third of New York City’s Medicaid population and it serves a large population of Medicare beneficiaries who are also eligible for Medicaid. Healthfirst was founded and continues to be governed by area health systems. It works in close collaboration with area hospitals and community providers to improve health outcomes and equity.