"The Staten Island Performing Provider System (PPS), which acts as the lead entity for the Staten Island Social Care Network, has helped tens of thousands of Staten Island Medicaid members receive free, essential, health-related social services. Addressing critical needs such as food, housing, transportation, and utility assistance, the organization's goal is to improve overall health outcomes and reduce Medicaid costs in the borough."
"We work with individuals who need care, need food assistance, need housing assistance, need transportation, educationour focus is not so much on the clinical aspects, but rather on the social aspects, Dr. Joseph Conte, executive director of PPS explained during a recent panel discussion at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation's annual Business Conference."
"Distinguishing itself as the leading Social Care Network in New York State, despite representing only 2.3% of the statewide Medicaid population, PPS screened nearly 40,000 Medicaid members in 2025 and connected 21,000 to services. Thanks to its efforts, more than 10,000 families are now receiving vital nutrition support."
"I believe 70% of a person's health is not related to the time with a doctor, but what happens in their life, Conte previously told the Advance/SILive. Especially in the case of vulnerable populations ... domestic violence, lack of financial support, transportation. This doesn't add up to good health, and it doesn't improve the quality of Ne"
The Staten Island Performing Provider System serves as the lead entity for the Staten Island Social Care Network and helps tens of thousands of Medicaid members access free health-related social services. Support includes food, housing, transportation, and utility assistance, with an emphasis on social needs rather than clinical care. The organization aims to improve health outcomes and reduce Medicaid costs in Staten Island. Because of its results, it has been tasked with bringing its strategies to Brooklyn and Queens. It works with individuals needing care and assistance across multiple categories and connects people to services by filling gaps in social care. It screened nearly 40,000 Medicaid members in 2025 and connected 21,000 to services, with more than 10,000 families receiving nutrition support, alongside progress in ambulatory care, behavioral health integration, workforce training, and veteran support.
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