


Diverse employees at Healthfirst have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Healthfirst have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Healthfirst employees are -19% more likely to recommend Healthfirst as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Healthfirst is rated below average by 145 employees, across various culture dimensions. Healthfirst employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Healthfirst’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Healthfirst was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Healthfirst is rated C
Last updated 6 days ago
Healthfirst ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 104 Healthfirst employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Healthfirst improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
What makes you most happy at work?The fact that everything I do makes a difference
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone lives the defined culture on a daily basis
What are some of the best things about your team?Highly skilled, intelligent, experienced and motivated
What needs to change to make the company culture better?care for employees and value them.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?They need onterdepartmental collabortion. They need better training on appeals and regulatory guidelines. Thry put so much emphasis on productivity but not quality. They allow staff to send cases to quality knowing that it may be wrong. We learn in real time and held accountable.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I dont know whst can be improved
Healthfirst provides high-quality healthcare coverage to individuals and families in New York
Healthfirst was founded in 1993 and its current CEO is Pat Wang. Since its inception 33 years ago, Healthfirst has grown to 5700 employees.
Our members are our North Star and our mission is guided by their needs and preferences in ensuring a superior experience and access to the highest quality healthcare when and where they need it.
As a health insurer that is uniquely linked to our healthcare providers and our community, we will provide affordable health plans with the best quality and experience of care in our market in a way that sustains both the company and the regional delivery system.
From neighborhood health fairs to our Wellness Partnership with Citi Bike®, it takes dedication to community relationships to make access to healthcare better for New Yorkers. We strive to help our members navigate the healthcare system, and we work in partnership with hundreds of local organizations to promote healthier, active communities. Find out what we’re up to in your neighborhood
| Headquarter | 100 Church Street New York City, NY 10007 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | healthfirst.org/ |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | 1(888) 250-2220 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.healthfirst.org |
Healthfirst competitors include Orlando Health, Humana, AdventHealth, and Oak Street Health. Healthfirst ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Healthfirst compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Healthfirst has 5700 employees. 145 employees at Healthfirst have reviewed Healthfirst across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 145 Healthfirst employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Healthfirst are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Healthfirst, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Healthfirst are generally satisfied with their team. 145 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Healthfirst are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Healthfirst believe the environment at Healthfirst is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Healthfirst is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Healthfirst work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Healthfirst are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Healthfirst is that the company was prepared on their first day. Healthfirst employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Healthfirst 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Healthfirst's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Healthfirst employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Pat’s approval rate is just above average, putting Pat in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Pat Wang is well regarded by employees for the Environment Healthfirst offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Pat is most liked by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Male employees. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Healthfirst’s competitors, Pat Wang ranks just above AdventHealth’s CEO Daryl Tol. With Pat’s leadership, Healthfirst employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Compensation. Pat was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
The Healthfirst Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Pat Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel McCarthy, and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer John Cheng
Pat Wang CEO / President
Pat Wang serves as the CEO / President of Healthfirst.
Daniel McCarthy President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Daniel McCarthy, also known as Dan, serves as Chief Operating Officer and President of Healthfirst, Inc. and served... read more
John Cheng Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
John Cheng serves as the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Healthfirst. John started at Healthfirst in April... read more
Bouchra Galluccio VP of Quality Assurnace, Release and Change Management - IT Executive
Bouchra Galluccio serves as the VP of Quality Assurnace, Release and Change Management - IT Executive for Healthfirst.... read more
Dafne Torres AVP, Call Center Operations
Dafne Torres serves as the AVP, Call Center Operations for Healthfirst. Dafne started at Healthfirst in May of 2018.... read more
Ian Shaffer Executive Medical Director
Ian Shaffer serves as the Executive Medical Director for Healthfirst. Ian started at Healthfirst in December of 2012.... read more
Erin Spittle Director, Medicaid & Commercial Product Strategy & Retail Channels
Erin Spittle serves as the Director, Medicaid & Commercial Product Strategy & Retail Channels for Healthfirst. Erin... read more
Wes Wagaman HR Director - HRBP & Org Dev
Wes Wagaman serves as the HR Director - HRBP & Org Dev for Healthfirst. Wes started at Healthfirst in March of 2014. Wes... read more
Jim Cavnar VP, Talent Acquisition
Jim Cavnar serves as the VP, Talent Acquisition for Healthfirst. Jim started at Healthfirst in December of 2018. Jim is... read more
How much do people at Healthfirst get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Healthfirst is $122,065, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,973, or $55 per hour.
At Healthfirst, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $240,041 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,260 annually. Average Healthfirst salaries by department include: IT at $119,782, Customer Support at $82,775, Legal at $127,622, and Operations at $83,067. Half of Healthfirst salaries are above $115,973.
55 employees at Healthfirst rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 172 ratings) while 54 employees at Healthfirst rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 56 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Healthfirst employees include job titles like Business Analyst and Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Healthfirst employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Healthfirst score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Healthfirst in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Healthfirst across various culture dimensions.
As part of National Inclusion Week, Patrick Rickles, Deputy Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the Geography Profession in GSE, shares his experiences of working in the Civil Service.,,
Healthfirst's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Healthfirst's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Healthfirst applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
Healthfirst has a total of 5700 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 64% | |
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Design | 9% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
IT | 9% | |
Product | 9% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 64% | |
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San Francisco | 9% | |
Trenton | 9% | |
Edison | 9% | |
Other | 9% |
What is Healthfirst address?
Healthfirst location is at 100 Church Street
Who is the CEO of Healthfirst?
Healthfirst CEO is Pat Wang, their score by employees is 68
What is Healthfirst eNPS?
The eNPS for Healthfirst is -19
What is the salary for Office Manager in Healthfirst?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 53k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Healthfirst?
The average salaries for Business Development in Healthfirst is 102k