Oliver Fein

Dr. Fein was selected as the first recipient for the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 for his efforts to promote patient-centered, community-oriented care and his commitment to encouraging the next generation of health care providers to engage in the larger issues of health policy and health care reform in America.  Among other initiatives, he helped lead the efforts of health policy leaders interested in improving care for the most vulnerable populations in New York City and played key roles in the development and expansion of the Society of General Internal Medicine and Physicians for a National Health Plan.