Legal

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, store, and share personal information in connection with our Website and text messaging program.

Effective Date: August 31, 2026

Bronx United IPA, Inc. ("Bronx United IPA," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share personal information in connection with our website, https://bronxunitedipa.com (the "Website"), and our text messaging program.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information processed through our Website and in connection with our text messaging program. The Website is intended to provide general information about Bronx United IPA.

This Privacy Policy does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs protected health information where applicable under federal or state law.

Please do not submit medical information, insurance information, diagnoses, treatment information, referral details, or other sensitive health information through this Website or through a general email address.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you contact us through the Website or otherwise communicate with us. Depending on the context, this may include:

Name
Mobile telephone number
Email address
Communication preferences
Messages or other information you choose to provide

Text messaging program information

In connection with our text messaging program, we may collect or maintain:

Mobile telephone number
SMS opt-in consent records
SMS opt-out requests and communications preferences
Records needed to send, manage, and document text-message communications

Sensitive information through the Website

We do not collect or process sensitive personal information through this Website. Please do not submit medical information, insurance information, diagnoses, treatment information, referral details, or other sensitive health information through this Website or a general email address.

Information from third parties through the Website

We do not collect personal information from third parties through this Website.

Technical information

We do not use cookies, advertising pixels, behavioral advertising technologies, or website analytics tools to track visitors across websites or for advertising purposes. Our website-hosting or security providers may process limited technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs, as necessary to operate, secure, and troubleshoot the Website.

3. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

Operate, maintain, and secure the Website
Respond to inquiries or other communications
Operate and administer our text messaging program
Send text messages to individuals who have opted in to receive communications from Bronx United IPA
Send permitted administrative, care-coordination, scheduling, referral, reminder, or service-update communications
Maintain records of SMS consent and honor opt-out requests
Detect, prevent, and address security incidents, fraud, or misuse
Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and recordkeeping obligations

4. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with service providers that perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to the information to perform those services. These service providers may include:

Communications and text messaging service providers
Website hosting and technical-support service providers
Data storage, cloud computing, and information-security service providers

We require service providers to process personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and as permitted by applicable law and contractual obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law; to protect the rights, safety, or property of Bronx United IPA, our patients, or others; or in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, sale of assets, or other business transaction.

5. Mobile Information and SMS Consent

We may use mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in consent records, and communication preferences to send text messages to individuals who have agreed to receive messages from Bronx United IPA.

We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or SMS consent records to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

We may use service providers to support our text messaging program, including communications, technology, security, and data-storage providers. These providers may process mobile information only as necessary to provide services to us and may not use mobile information or SMS consent data for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

6. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to maintain consent and opt-out records, meet legal, regulatory, contractual, and recordkeeping requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise de-identify information when it is no longer needed, subject to applicable law and backup or archival limitations.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect the personal information we process. However, no transmission over the internet and no electronic storage system is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us using the information below so we can take appropriate action.

9. Your Choices and Privacy Requests

To stop receiving text messages from Bronx United IPA, reply STOP to a message from us. For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information below.

To ask questions or submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will consider and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on the Website and revise the Effective Date above. Your continued use of the Website after an updated policy is posted is subject to the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Bronx United IPA, Inc.
Email: providerrelations@unitedipas.com
Website: https://bronxunitedipa.com
Mailing Address: 140 Wadsworth Ave., Suite 4, New York, NY 10033
Telephone: (646) 417-0909

This policy is intended for the Website and the text messaging program. It does not replace the separate Notice of Privacy Practices that may apply to protected health information.

About Us

Created by Physicians, for Physicians

An independent practice association built to represent, advance, and promote the professional and economic interests of private physicians across New York State.

Physician team reviewing patient care on laptop

Bronx United IPA, Inc. is a physician-founded independent practice association dedicated to representing, advancing, and protecting the professional and financial interests of private practitioners throughout New York State.

The fast pace with which healthcare continues to evolve subjects physicians to the constant pressure brought on with an ever changing environment. It is for this reason that membership comes at no cost. Our knowledgeable staff partners closely with our broad provider network to support regulatory compliance, introduce effective patient care strategies, and keep members current on emerging healthcare changes.

We host informational sessions covering medical advancements, practice management insights, new medications, and evolving state and federal regulations. We also offer coding workshops throughout the year and review quality improvement initiatives tied to health plans.

Above all, we're committed to keeping our members informed of any significant developments that may impact their practices — helping ensure they remain compliant with New York State and federal requirements.

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

What We Do

Comprehensive Practice Support

From care coordination to compliance, we provide the infrastructure independent physicians need.

Patient Care Management Coordination

We help member practices coordinate care across the whole patient journey — connecting primary care, specialists, and care managers to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.

Improved Patient Care Analysis

We use MLTC and MAP data to generate insights that track care patterns, unmanaged risk factors, care gaps, and missed visits, helping us improve outcomes for every patient we serve.

Guidance and Support to Better Manage Your Practice

Our staff works alongside your team providing hands-on guidance from managing daily workflows to answering your compliance-related questions.

Broad Referral System

Refer with confidence through a statewide network of trusted specialists, labs, and facilities — keeping care connected and patients moving forward.

Maintain Your Practice Independence

You keep full ownership of your practice and your decisions. The IPA adds collective strength behind you.

Provide Patients with Optimal Care Strategies

We share proven, practical care strategies our members can put to work right away, so every patient benefits from the network’s collective experience.

Remaining Competitive in an Ever-Changing Health Care World

Payment models, regulations, and technology keep shifting. We keep members ahead of those changes so independent practices stay competitive.

Why It Matters

We cater our services to each provider's needs, maintaining regular communication with individual practices to ensure personalized support.

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

Membership Benefits

Everything You Need to Thrive

Free membership with comprehensive support for independent physicians across New York State.

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Membership fees, dues, or payments of any kind

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Practice ownership & independence retained

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Provider Network

Membership Benefits

Support built around your practice, not around fees.

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Completely Free Membership

No membership fees, dues, or payments of any kind — full support at no cost to your practice.

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Higher Rates

Collective bargaining power for more favorable payment arrangements with insurers.

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Provider Meetings

Regular sessions on medical advances, practice management, and regulatory updates.

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Improved RAF & HEDIS

Better metrics in Risk Adjustment Factor and HEDIS quality reporting.

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Broad Referral Network

Streamlined referrals to specialists, labs, and facilities across every region of New York State.

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Practice Independence

Maintain independence from large health systems while gaining collective strength.

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Healthcare Advances

Stay informed on the latest developments in technology, treatments, and protocols.

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Optimal Care Strategies

Evidence-based strategies for the highest quality of care and outcomes.

Featured Benefit

Broad Referral Network

Connect your patients with specialists, labs, and facilities across New York State.

New York State regional referral network map

From Benefits to Outcomes

What membership means for your practice.

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Stronger Economics

Higher capitation rates and collective negotiating power improve your bottom line.

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Better Quality Metrics

Improved RAF and HEDIS performance through data-driven, ongoing support.

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Reduced Isolation

Frequent meetings and a statewide network keep you connected and current.

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Preserved Independence

All the benefits of collective strength — none of the loss of ownership.

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

Statewide Reach

Serving Physicians Across All of New York State

George Washington Bridge and NYC skyline

Bronx United IPA represents one unified physician network covering every region of New York State.

NYC & Long Island

The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk counties.

Hudson Valley & Capital Region

Westchester, Rockland, and surrounding counties.

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about joining and benefiting from Bronx United IPA membership.

How do I become a member of Bronx United IPA?

Reach out to us directly through the Contact Us form, call our office, or email us, and a member of our Provider Relations team will walk you through the process.

Is there a membership fee for Bronx United IPA?

No — membership is completely free without any additional fees, dues, or costs to your practice.

What areas does Bronx United IPA serve?

Our network welcomes independent physicians in every region of New York State.

How does Bronx United IPA help with managed care?

Liaising among providers and insurance plans, we negotiate stronger contract terms and reimbursement rates for our members.

What educational opportunities does Bronx United IPA offer?

Members are invited to frequent informational meetings that cover medical advancements, practice management, and regulatory updates. Quality and coding workshops in addition, are held for members throughout the year.

Does Bronx United IPA help with HEDIS scores?

Yes — through the utilization and provision of data reports, we are able to identify and target care gaps that need to be closed. Our commitment to the improvement is one that remains unwavering.

Can I keep my own practice if I join Bronx United IPA?

Participation in the IPA does not affect one’s ownership of their medical practice. The IPA works alongside independent physicians to improve their practices.

What insurance plans does Bronx United IPA contract with?

Our growing list currently includes contracts with leading Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, and commercial plans across New York State.

How long does credentialing take?

Credentialing is managed by our Provider Relations team who will keep you informed at every step of the process in accordance with each specific plan’s differing timeline.

Is Bronx United IPA available 24/7 for member inquiries?

Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and members can always reach out by email — we respond promptly to every inquiry.

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

Contact

Ready to Join the Network?

Contact our provider relations team to learn more about membership or to start your application process.

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Phone

(646) 417-0909

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Email

providerrelations@unitedipas.com

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Office

140 Wadsworth Ave., Suite 4
New York, NY 10033

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Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

New York Independent Practice Association

Supporting Physicians, Protecting Independence.

Bronx United Independent Practice Association unifies physicians through its provision of administrative support and shared resources while preserving the autonomy of its participants across New York State.

About Us

Created by Physicians, for Physicians

Bronx United IPA, Inc. is an independent practice association created by physicians in private practice to represent, advance, and promote their professional and economic interests across New York State — with no membership fees, dues, or payments of any kind.

Membership Benefits

Everything You Need to Thrive

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Higher Rates

Leverage our collective bargaining power for more favorable payment arrangements with insurers.

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Provider Meetings

Regular informational meetings covering advances in medicine, practice management, and regulatory updates.

✓

Improved RAF & HEDIS

Better metrics in Risk Adjustment Factor and HEDIS quality reporting through our data-driven support.

Statewide Reach

Serving Physicians Across All of New York State

One unified physician network covering every region of New York State.

Your Independence, Our Mission

Join hundreds of physicians across New York who trust Bronx United IPA to support their practice, enhance their revenue, and preserve their independence.

Legal

Terms & Conditions

The terms that govern your use of our Website and participation in our patient text messaging program.

Effective Date: August 31, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Bronx United IPA, Inc. (“Bronx United IPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website at https://www.bronxunitedipa.com (“Website”) and participation in our patient text messaging program.

1. Website Purpose

The Website provides general information about Bronx United IPA and its network of participating physician practices.

The Website is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information on the Website should not replace advice from your physician or another qualified health-care professional.

Using the Website does not establish a physician-patient relationship with Bronx United IPA or any participating physician practice.

2. Medical Emergencies and Sensitive Information

Do not use this Website, general email addresses, or our text messaging program to seek emergency medical assistance. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Do not submit medical records, diagnoses, treatment details, insurance information, referral details, or other sensitive health information through the Website or a general email address.

For patient-specific medical questions or secure communication options, contact the physician practice providing your care.

3. Acceptable Website Use

You agree not to:

Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its systems, or information belonging to others.
Interfere with the Website’s operation or security.
Upload or transmit malicious code or other harmful material.
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
Copy, distribute, or exploit Website content in violation of applicable law or intellectual-property rights.

4. Website Content and Third-Party Links

We aim to keep Website information accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or up to date. We may modify or remove Website content without notice.

The Website may contain links to participating physician practices or other third-party websites. Those websites operate under their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise identified, Website content—including text, graphics, logos, and design—is owned by Bronx United IPA or used with permission.

You may view and print Website content for personal, noncommercial use. Other uses require permission from the applicable rights holder, except where permitted by law.

6. Patient Text Messaging Program

Program name and purpose

The Bronx United IPA Patient Communications Program provides administrative text messages related to care coordination, scheduling, referral updates, reminders, and service-related communications.

The program is not intended for emergency communications or medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment.

Enrollment and consent

You will receive messages only after providing the consent required for the applicable text messaging program.

Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of receiving medical care, services, or benefits. Merely visiting our Website does not enroll you in the text messaging program.

You must provide a mobile telephone number you own or are authorized to use. Please notify us if your number changes or is reassigned.

Message frequency and charges

Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with Bronx United IPA and the administrative services being coordinated.

Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless provider with questions about your messaging or data plan.

Opting out

Reply STOP to any message from the program to unsubscribe.

You may receive a final message confirming your opt-out. After opting out, you will no longer receive messages from that program unless you subsequently provide renewed consent.

You may also contact us using the information below to request that text messages stop. Opting out of text messages does not affect your ability to receive medical care, services, or benefits.

Help and support

Reply HELP to a message for assistance, or contact us at:

Email: providerrelations@unitedipas.com
Telephone: (646) 417-0909

Message delivery

Text message delivery depends on your wireless provider and other factors outside our control. Delivery may be delayed or unsuccessful, and text messages should not be relied upon for urgent communications.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

SMS privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle information associated with the text messaging program.

We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or SMS consent records to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Service providers supporting our messaging program may process information as necessary to deliver and administer messages, subject to applicable contractual restrictions and law.

Privacy Policy: https://www.bronxunitedipa.com/privacy

7. Privacy and Physician-Practice Notices

Your use of the Website and participation in our text messaging program are subject to our Privacy Policy.

These Terms and our Privacy Policy do not replace the Notice of Privacy Practices of each participating physician practice. The physician practice providing your care has its own Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how it may use and disclose protected health information and describes your rights under applicable law.

8. Availability and Disclaimers

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its general informational content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of uninterrupted availability, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.

We may suspend, restrict, or discontinue Website access for maintenance, security, or other operational reasons.

Nothing in these Terms limits obligations or rights that cannot lawfully be limited, including applicable privacy protections.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Bronx United IPA is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of, or inability to use, the Website or reliance on its general informational content.

This provision does not exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will publish the updated version on the Website and revise the effective date above.

Changes to these Terms do not, by themselves, authorize new categories of text messages or replace consent required by applicable law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable federal law or mandatory consumer protections provide otherwise.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms or assistance with our text messaging program, contact:

Bronx United IPA, Inc.
Email: providerrelations@unitedipas.com
Telephone: (646) 417-0909
Mailing Address: 140 Wadsworth Ave., Suite 4, New York, NY 10033