Healthnetwork Foundation Recognizes Cedars-Sinai Providers Cedars-Sinai Skip to content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Share Email Print CS-Blog Cedars-Sinai Blog Healthnetwork Foundation Recognizes Cedars-Sinai Providers Feb 05, 2021 Cedars-Sinai Staff Share Tweet Post As part of its commitment to patient care, Cedars-Sinai works with a range of partners to make it easier for people to get the level of attention they need. Richard A. Lewis, MD One of those partners, Healthnetwork Foundation, recently honored Richard A. Lewis, MD, and Cecilia Patino, RN, with an Exceptional Care Award. Healthnetwork is a unique program that connects busy executives with top hospitals nationwide to provide streamlined care. As a global business hub, Los Angeles attracts many international executives, and Cedars-Sinai is positioned to offer them the health services they need—from physical exams to specialized care for acute or chronic concerns. Dr. Lewis, a neurology expert, whose research focuses on neuromuscular disorders, ALS, inherited neuropathies, CMT, inflammation neuropathies (GBS + CIDP) and myasthenia gravis, received the Healthnetwork 'Foundation's Service Excellence Awards, which is presented annually to ten physicians who have demonstrated a high level of integrity and compassionate care to the network's members. Cecilia Patino, RN As an international clinical coordinator, Cecilia helps Healthnetwork's members access Cedars-Sinai's world-class care. "Healthnetwork is a great organization," she says. "Besides making sure business leaders get care without delay, they help secure funding for medical research." She describes the program as a win-win since it is about both healthcare and philanthropy. "Business leaders have unique schedules and requirements, and Cedars-Sinai and Healthnetwork understand this," she adds. "We mobilize quickly to make sure these patients' needs are met." Cecilia's job requires great people skills as well as the ability to organize lots of sensitive material. Time is also of the essence. Once Healthnetwork refers a patient to Cedars-Sinai, Cecilia secures the necessary permissions, contacts the patient as well as their doctors and previous hospitals, and compiles medical records—including imaging and lab tests. "Sometimes, Healthnetwork will request a specific doctor, and we make that happen as long as it's in the patient's best interest," she says. The team coordinates the patient's appointments and helps locate accommodations, drawing on their relationships with local hotels and executive apartments. "I was so touched when I got the Healthnetwork award," says Cecilia, who has been with Cedars-Sinai since 2013. "I'm committed to giving patients the best possible experience, and it's meaningful to have that recognized." More on the International Patient program at Cedars-Sinai Tags International Share Tweet Post Popular Categories Health + Wellness Science + Innovation Community Blog & Magazines catalyst Blog & Magazines Home CS-Blog Blog CS Magazine Cedars-Sinai Magazine discoveries magazine Discoveries Magazine Embracing our Community Embracing Our Community Blog & Magazines catalyst Blog & Magazines Home CS-Blog Blog Embracing our Community Embracing Our Community CS Magazine Cedars-Sinai Magazine discoveries magazine Discoveries Magazine Popular Topics Cancer Women's Health Heart Expert Advice Patient Stories Brain Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Schedule a Callback Call us 24 hours a day 1-800-CEDARS-1 Support Cedars-Sinai Make a Gift Volunteer Share Email Print Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility