Joshua Rubin

Thrilled to be speaking @mhca this morning and grateful that @HMAConsultants is able to sponsor this important event.

The doomsayers told us all the ways congestion pricing would fail. Exactly one year into the program, it's clear every single one of their predictions was wrong. What they told us would happen: • Stores and restaurants would lose foot traffic and would close • The return-to-office trend would be slowed • Broadway attendance would drop • Congestion in the zone wound remain just as bad • Traffic outside the zone would dramatically increase • Commuters wouldn’t shift to mass transit * Air quality would not improve • Revenue generated for MTA would be less than projected Here’s what has actually happened in year 1: • Restaurant bookings: +5% • Foot traffic: +3.4% • Retail vacancy: -0.9% • Broadway attendance: +19% • In-person office attendance: +10% • Congestion in zone: -11% • Traffic on bridges and tunnel outside of zone: no significant change * Small particulate matter in the air: -22% • Subway ridership: +7% on weekdays (even more on weekends) • Revenue produced for MTA: $548M (vs. $500M projected)

Starting my day at the @cabrinihealthNY summit on #MentalHealth with a thoughtful panel featuring @nycHealthy Commissioner Morse, @NYCMayorsOffice’s Eva Wong and @ICL_inc’s Jody Rudin. Their message is clear, we are in a mental health crisis that we must come together to address.

“Without therapy, I might be one of those names that make people go, ‘Ah yeah, Diego Luna … What happened to him?’” USMNT and Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna opened up about how much therapy is helping his battle with mental health issues and anxiety 🗣️ “I’m sad to admit this, but I only began to consider therapy when my mental health started to affect my soccer,” Luna wrote. “At the start of 2024, I wasn’t scoring goals. I wasn’t even starting regularly. I had also just become a father.” “Having a son at 19 was a huge challenge, especially mentally, and I felt like the walls were closing in on me.” “Growing up in a Latino family, you were supposed to handle your emotions by doing something, like playing soccer. Out on the pitch, I was always a fighter, ‘a dog,’ as Pablo Mastroeni likes to say. As a ‘real man,’ I wanted to figure things out on my own.” “I felt like the walls were closing in on me. One day, I simply caved in. When I left [my first therapy session], I still had tears in my eyes. I felt blessed that I had found such a good therapist right away.” “Six days later, I scored my first goal of the season. I could feel the difference. The air was fresher. My feet were lighter. My mind was clearer.” “Seven months later, I won the MLS Young Player of the Year. Gradually, I became the father I wanted to be. As a dad, you can’t be angry all the time. You can’t lock yourself in your room all day. Your highs and lows can’t be extreme. You have to be the rock for your family,” “The more therapy I’ve done, the more I’ve realized I can’t be the only one who would benefit from this kind of help.” “I’ve played for three clubs in four states. I’ve had a son at 19. I can honestly say that, without help, I’d be a lost cause.” “Without therapy, I might be one of those names that make people go, ‘Ah yeah, Diego Luna … What happened to him?’” “If you can relate to what I’m telling you here, please try it out. Don’t wait. Too many people suffer in silence until their 40s and 50s. It’s not cool to be depressed and ‘tough.’” “Getting help is the brave thing to do. I’m telling you that as a friend. Open the door. Get out of the darkness. You don’t have to do this alone.” [via The Players’ Tribune]

Missed our latest podcast episode, "What Should Quality in Healthcare Really Mean Today?" with Sarah Hudson Scholle, Principal at @LeavittPartners? Listen now: bit.ly/4fUvmDX #HMAKnowsQuality

At #HMACon2025 we’re not just bringing together healthcare leaders, we’re creating space for meaningful connections. From structured networking to social gatherings with a New Orleans flavor, you’ll have countless opportunities to engage! Join us! bit.ly/4jlVuZA

In this episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare, Amy Bassano, Managing Director at HMA and a nationally recognized Medicare policy expert, unpacks the complexities of Medicare innovation and examine where the program is headed next. bit.ly/4cKm7UZ

Join us September 30th at 12 pm ET for, "Beyond Bundles: Preparing Hospitals for Success in TEAM and the Next Generation of Value-Based Models," featuring advisors from HMA, @WakelyCG and @NixonPeabodyLLP. Register now: bit.ly/42ekYRw

Whether you're focused on behavioral health, Medicaid reform, Medicare risk arrangements, or digital transformation, #HMACon2025 delivers the insights and connection you need to accelerate and deepen your impact. Seats are filling fast. Register now: bit.ly/4jlVuZA

Get ready to hear from changemakers across the healthcare spectrum at #HMACon2025! Meet the experts and visionaries we are welcoming this fall: bit.ly/3UNsdfs

🎉We’re thrilled to share that we were presented with a $250,000 Blue Fund grant from @Highmark_BCBS. This will support the launch of a new Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), designed to provide compassionate, specialized care for pregnant and postpartum individuals.💙

HMA’s latest report highlights Medicaid breastfeeding support in 6 states, ongoing barriers, and key recommendations to advance equitable care—especially for Black families during Black Breastfeeding Week. Read more: bit.ly/3Ju6A1j #BBW25

The healthcare industry is embracing dQM to drive better outcomes and efficiency. HMA’s dQM team guides health plans, providers, and payers through this transformation. bit.ly/40VV7N4 #HMAKnowsQuality

Watch HMA Principal Rachel Bembas, as she discusses the breadth and depth of HMA's behavioral health quality expertise. #HMAKnowsQuality

We’re offering a new format to share and receive ideas at #HMACon2025: Coffee and Collaborations. Engage with industry peers and experts in small-group discussions—the kind of focused conversations that drive real insights. Register now: conference.healthmanagement.com

New blog post - Medicaid Managed Care Profitability: Navigating Margin Pressures and Regulatory Shifts in 2024. Read our full analysis: bit.ly/3UO4nQN

If navigating Medicare’s rapidly shifting landscape is top of mind, don’t miss our dedicated Medicare sessions at #HMACon2025 in New Orleans on October 15 and 16. You’ll get both the policy playbook and the operational roadmap you need to stay ahead: bit.ly/4jlVuZA

Watch as HMA Principal Mary Walter shares the importance of quality in achieving market viability and financial sustainability for organizations. #HMAKnowsQuality

Check out our latest Week in Washington: 📰 - Prescription Drugs and Tariffs - Unemployment Claims Higher this Week - Rural Health Grants - ACA Rates Read more in our latest release here 👉 bit.ly/45pvGpa

Staying on top of your accreditation needs? HMA Can Help You Prepare for The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation and Certification bit.ly/3ISrirn #HMAknowsQuality