CDPHP Makes the 'Best Companies' List for the Seventh Straight Year


ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the seventh consecutive year, CDPHP has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York by the Best Companies Group, in conjunction with New York State Society for Human Resource Management.

The award is based on the company's workplace policies, systems, and practices, as well as a survey, which was open to all employees, that measures employee engagement.

CDPHP employees enjoy comprehensive and flexible benefits including an on-site gym with a full-time fitness specialist, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, worksite wellness programs, access to an on-site farmers' market, and the ability to pursue community service activities.

"Our employees are the reason CDPHP is named a best company year after year. By offering an environment that encourages personal and professional development and fosters a work-life balance, we have happier, more-satisfied employees, and that is reflected in their commitment to providing our members with the best service and care," said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP.

In addition to the Best Companies award, CDPHP has earned a number of honors and recognitions in the past year, including:

• NCQA's Medicare Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2014-2015
o CDPHP Medicare Choices HMO ranked #1 in New York state
• NCQA's Private Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2014-2015
o CDPHP Commercial Products ranked #1 in New York state
• NCQA's Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2014-2015
o CDPHP Select Plan (Medicaid) ranked #3 in New York state
• Organization of the Year for Diversity by the Capital Region Human Resource Association
• Corporate Volunteer of the Year by Stakeholders, Inc.

CDPHP will be honored at an awards dinner in Albany on April 21, where final rankings will be announced. For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in New York awards program, visit www.BestCompaniesNY.com.

About CDPHP®

Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 24 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.