Downtown
Welcome and bienvenue to health insurance startup Oscar. The giant has opened the Oscar Health Care Center right smack dab in the middle of it all in our fair burg. The center provides health and wellness services and access to a primary care practice operated in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System. Available exclusively to Oscar members, the center hosts walk-in appointments, basic mental health services, and wellness services and classes.
“The Oscar Center is a pivotal step towards our vision of creating a seamless end-to-end healthcare experience for our members,” said Mario Schlosser, chief executive officer and co-founder.
The 6,000-square-foot facility boasts five exam rooms, three consult rooms, a lounge, a laboratory, and a multipurpose room to host wellness classes and events. Fully scaled, the practice can host up to six physicians, and will also include a behavioral health specialist and several mid-level providers. The facility will be managed by Dr. Harry Ritter, veep of Care Delivery.
Dr. Niyum Gandhi, chief population health officer at Mount Sinai, added, “By combining our clinical expertise with Oscar’s innovative technologies, we can collectively deliver exceptional care and a seamless experience to the people we serve and, in doing so, raise the bar for what consumers expect out of their healthcare.”
Because the space will be fully integrated with Oscar’s technologies, members can instantly book appointments at the center through a care search in Oscar’s app. The physicians will also be fully connected to Oscar’s systems, enabling them to see a member’s full health history and receive referrals directly from Oscar’s free telemedicine feature or a member’s concierge team.
Standing O says welcome to the new age in medicine at Oscar Center.
Oscar Health Care Center (408 Jay St. at Willoughby Street Downtown, www.hiosc
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So long, farewell
Good friend of Standing O Carlo Scissura is bidding a fond farewell as president of the Brooklyn Chamber and embarking on a new endeavor, becoming the president and chief executive officer of New York Building Congress. Taking the reigns at the Chamber is Andrew Hoan, the present executive vice president. He will fill Carlo’s shoes on Dec. 19.
Carlo has been at the helm of the Chamber since 2012, and during his time membership grew by approximately 200 percent — to a grand total of more than 2,100 members — and launched new and innovative programs.
Carlo shared his thoughts on leaving and said, “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve as president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. While I depart with a heavy heart, I am comforted by all the wonderful work we accomplished together. I will always look back fondly on the time I spent at the Chamber and treasure the memories and incredible relationships created here.”
He added on his replacement, “Andrew Hoan is the perfect candidate to now lead the Chamber, and I look forward to working with him in my new role at the New York Building Congress. I have the utmost confidence that the Chamber will continue to be one of the largest and most successful business organizations in the state.”
Chairwoman Denise Arbesu said, “Words cannot express the debt of gratitude that the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce owes to Carlo Scissura. I will miss him deeply as a colleague, but as a friend, I am proud of him and wish him the best of luck on his new role.”
Incoming prez Andrew said, “This is truly a bitter-sweet moment for me. While I am honored to lead the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce as its new president and CEO, I am saddened by the departure of an incredible boss, mentor, and friend in Carlo Scissura.
Standing O wishes both good luck in their new positions.
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce [335 Adams St. at Myrtle Street Downtown, (718) 875–1000].
