Richard Dal Col, MD, Mph
About Richard Dal Col, MD, Mph
Richard Dal Col, MD, MPH, serves as the Enterprise Chief Medical Officer at EmblemHealth, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in medical affairs and leadership roles across various health organizations in New York.
Work at EmblemHealth
Richard Dal Col serves as the Enterprise Chief Medical Officer at EmblemHealth, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees medical affairs and contributes to the strategic direction of the organization. His responsibilities include enhancing clinical integration and improving patient outcomes within the Greater New York City Area. Dal Col's leadership is focused on developing innovative health care delivery systems and fostering physician engagement in governance.
Education and Expertise
Richard Dal Col earned his Master of Public Health (MPH) from the SUNY Albany School of Public Health/New York State Department of Health, specializing in Preventive Medicine from 2010 to 2012. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Albany Medical College, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Le Moyne College, completing his studies from 1974 to 1978. His educational background supports his expertise in public health and medical affairs.
Background
Prior to his current role at EmblemHealth, Richard Dal Col held various leadership positions in the health care sector. He served as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center from 2011 to 2013. He then transitioned to Capital District Physicians Health Plan, where he held multiple roles, including Vice President Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer from 2014 to 2020. His experience spans clinical integration, physician engagement, and innovative surgical techniques.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Richard Dal Col has made significant contributions to health care delivery systems. He has been involved in the development and implementation of innovative practices aimed at improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. His leadership has facilitated clinical integration across state borders and fostered physician engagement in hospital governance. Additionally, he has contributed to education, quality assurance, and improvement initiatives, enhancing the quality of care provided in various health care settings.