Through her position as president and CEO of MetroPlusHealth, Dr. Schwartz has driven growth, financial stability and community impact. Under her direction, MetroPlusHealth’s membership peaked at 760,000, a 35% increase, while expanding provider access by 4,300 and eliminating $10 million in healthcare waste. She has championed initiatives like UberHealth, ZocDoc and a dedicated call center to improve member engagement. In addition, MetroPlusHealth became the No. 1 HIV-SNP plan with an 82% viral suppression rate. A strong advocate for underserved populations, she helped over 20,000 asylum seekers gain healthcare coverage and oversaw more than 500 community events addressing food insecurity, maternal health and vaccinations. Committed to diversity, she has built a leadership team where over 60% of senior roles are held by women, and launched the organization’s first diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiative. She is on the boards of New York Health Plan Association, New York Public Health Plans and The Health Plan Alliance, and has been named to City & State New York’s “Health Care Power 100” from 2020-24.
