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Schwartz has led the health insurer since 2019, previously serving as its chief medical officer. Under her leadership, the company has grown enrollment to about 700,000 members, representing nearly 20% of New Yorkers who are enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan, Child Health Plus or an Essential Plan, a type of insurance available to low-income New York residents who do not qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus. She has also worked to integrate behavioral services with other care for members, with an eye toward more extensive support.