Richard H Bernstein

Richard H Bernstein, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, holding appointments in General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Environmental Medicine. His work focuses on value-based payment models, Medicaid outcomes, and strategies to reduce healthcare disparities.

• Research Interests: Palliative care, geriatrics, health services research, environmental medicine, and public health policy.
• Publications: He has contributed to literature on cost savings in palliative care, outcomes-based payment models in Medicaid, and disparity reduction in dual-eligible special needs plans.
• Faculty Governance: As a Clinical Associate Professor, his appointments follow the voluntary faculty guidelines, which emphasize clinical expertise and teaching without financial remuneration.

Dr. Bernstein has not yet submitted industry relationship disclosures, aligning with Mount Sinai’s conflict-of-interest policies. His academic contributions span clinical care, education, and health policy analysis.