[5] The system is affiliated with Yale University in support of patient care, medical education and clinical research.
[6] It also has clinical and business relationships with several hospitals in Connecticut and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state.
The system operates more than 360 locations in Connecticut, southeastern New York and Rhode Island.
The award "recognizes achievements in health information management that measurably impact quality and performance, highlighting organizations that leverage data analytics to make better decisions around clinical, financial, and operational challenges.
"[8] In fiscal year 2016, YNHHS provided $178.1 million in community benefits, including uncompensated, undercompensated and charity care.